bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Freely Moving Visual Discrimination Assay with Visiomode v2
Authors: Eleftheriou Constantinos
Published: October 2021

The goal of this protocol is to assess visuomotor learning and motor flexibility in freely-moving mice, using the Visiomode touchscreen platform. Water-restricted mice first learn to associate touching a visual stimulus on the screen with a water reward. They then learn to discriminate between different visual stimuli on the touchscreen by nose-poking, before asked to switch their motor strategy to forelimb reaching. Version 1 of the protocol uses traditional water deprivation and water rewards in the task as a means of motivating mice to perform the task. Version 2 of the protocol uses Citric Acid for water restriction and sucrose as rewards in the task instead of the traditional water deprivation protocol.
Fabrication and Characterization of GO-Fe3O4/PSF Membrane with Phase Inversion Method
Authors:   Department of Physics, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Alfianti Vivia Maulida , Munasir Munasir ,   Department of Physics, Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Published: October 2021

Polysulfones are hydrophobic which can reduce membrane permeability. Permeability can be increased through the application of hydrophilic materials such as GO-Fe3O4 to the polysulfone membrane so that the membrane is hydrophilic. The riset purpose to determine the effect of the percentage weight of different material compositions on the hydrophilicity properties of the polysulfone membrane. Membrane fabrication is carried out using the phase inversion method where the polymer solution is molded in a place and immersed in a coagulation bath containing non-solvent. This solvent exchange causes the polymer to form a solid matrix and become a membrane. The results showed that GO particles were successfully doped with Fe3O4 material shown by XRD analysis at a peak of 35.61˚ with a magnetite phase, while FTIR analysis showed that there was an absorption band characteristic of Fe-O streching vibrations. The results of the contact angle test on the GO-Fe3O4/PSF membrane 0.75 wt per cent were around 73.17˚ which showed the smallest hydrophobic value and the membrane surface morphology had an average pore size of 333.61 nm so that the addition of GO-Fe3O4 composites could increase membrane hydrophilicity.
Adoção de Inteligência de Negócio e Big Data Analytics (BDA) e Retorno sobre Investimento: Um Estudo no Setor de Consumo Não Cíclico Listadas na B3 (Brasil-Bolsa-Balcão)
Authors: Dieng Mamadou , DA ROCHA MARIA ELOISA RODRIGUES MOURA
Published: October 2021

O estudo parte do pressuposto teórico da Visão Baseada em Recursos (VBR) de que empresas que possuem recursos de Tecnologia da Informação (TI) tal como Big Data e fazem sua aplicação tendem a criar valor ao negócio e conseguem obter maiores suas taxas de retorno sobre o investimento (ROI). Neste contexto, o objetivo do estudo é identificar o uso de big data pelas empresas listadas no setor de consumo não cíclico da B3 (Brasil-Bolsa-Balcão). Para tanto, foram analisadas 25 empresas que compõem esse setor. A pesquisa classifica-se como quali-quanti e caracteriza-se como exploratória e descritiva. Os dados da pesquisa foram coletados através de relatórios de apresentação institucional, de sustentabilidade, relatórios integrados, trimestrais e anuais. Para categorizar os dados da pesquisa segundo os construtos aplicações, dados, analíticos e impactos, utilizou-se o formulário adaptado de Chen, Chain e Storey (2012) e o  tratamento dos dados se deu por meio da análise descritiva que explorou a descrição dos construtos do formulário na amostra pesquisada e a análise inferencial a partir do teste não paramétrico U de Mann-Whitney. Os achados apontam parcialmente que a adoção de capacidade ou recursos pode criar valor às empresas, nesse sentido. Esses resultados corroboram com os achados de Krishnamoorthi e Mathew (2018), de que os recursos tecnológicos de big data podem contribuir para gerar informações que adicionam valor à empresa, ou seja, que melhoram a rentabilidade dos investimentos.  Essa evidência é suportada também pelo estudo de Bharadwaj (2000), em que, foi descoberto que as empresas com alta capacidade de TI tendem a superar uma amostra de empresas de controle em uma variedade de lucro e medidas de desempenho baseados nos custos, o que é determinante para a maximização da margem de lucro da empresa e assim a rentabilidade dos investimentos.
KÜRT GENÇLERİNİN ETNİK SINIRLAR ALGISI VE DAMGAYLA BAŞA ÇIKMA STRATEJİLERİ
Authors: TURGUT Serkan , ÇELİK Çetin
Published: October 2021

Bu çalışma Kürt gençlerinin etnik kimlikleriyle ilişkili olarak algıladıkları, deneyimledikleri onur kırıcı ve ayrımcı davranışlara ve bunlarla başa çıkma stratejilerine odaklanmaktadır. Çalışmanın temel amacı Kürt gençlerinin azınlıkta oldukları batı illerinde ve özellikle okul ortamında etnik aidiyetleri kapsamında algıladıkları damga ve ayrımcılık anlatılarını ve bunlarla başa çıkma stratejilerini analiz etmektir. Bu çalışma sıradan bireylerin gündelik yaşam deneyimlerine odaklansa bile bu anlatıların ulusal bağlamın etkisiyle şekillendiğini kabul etmekte ve etnik sınırların oluşmasına etki eden tarihsel süreçleri de dikkate almaktadır. Çalışmanın verileri 2017-19 yılları arasında İzmir ilinin Bayraklı ve Menemen ilçelerinde yaşayan 29 Kürt öğrenciyle yapılan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeye dayanmaktadır. Alan verileri damga algısı ve buna verilen tepkilerin kişilerin etnik göstergelere sahiplik durumuyla doğrudan bağlantılı olduğunu, etnik sınırların giderek güçlendiğini ve Kürt gençlerinin gündelik yaşamlarında sıklıkla etnik kimlikleriyle bağlantılı sorunlar yaşadıklarını göstermektedir. Görüşmecilerin en sık başvurduğu başa çıkma stratejileri karşı çıkma, bilinçli tepkisizlik, bireysel sorumluluğu üstlenme ve kaçınma stratejisi olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır.
TÜRKİYE’DE SUÇLU DAVRANIŞ VE YAŞ İLİŞKİSİ: SUÇ TÜRLERİ ÜZERİNDEN KARŞILAŞTIRMALI BİR ANALİZ
Authors: ÇALIŞKAN Aykut
Published: October 2021

Çok boyutlu suç olgusunun tek bir parametre üzerinden modellenemeyeceği aşikârdır çünkü suç toplumsal, kültürel ve ekonomik etkenlerin göz ardı edilemeyeceği sosyal bir olgudur. Tutarlı sonuçlar ürettiği savunulan suç ve yaş ilişkisi önemli bir iddiayı ortaya koymaktadır. Alan yazınındaki diğer çalışmalar haricinde Hirschi ve Gottfredson (1983) suçlu davranış ve yaş ilişkisini sağa çarpık bir dağılım üzerinden modellemiş, her yerde ve her zaman benzer sonuçlar ürettiğini ifade etmiştir. Bu yaklaşıma göre; suçlu davranışın yetişkinlik döneminde azalmadığı, ilerleyen yaşla birlikte yaşam süresi içinde azalma gösterdiği iddia edilerek yaşam seyri mercek altına alınmıştır. Derecelendirilmiş yaş aralıklarının artış göstermesi durumunda, yetişkinlik döneminden sonra işlenen suçların azaldığını ifade eden bu önermenin Türkiye özelinde geçerliliği tespit edilmemiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı; yaş ve suç ilişkisinin belirleyiciliğinde derecelendirilmiş yaş aralıklarının önem durumlarını suç türleri açısından ikincil veriler üzerinden sınamak ve Türkiye özelinde karşılaştırılmalı bir analiz yapabilmektir. Bu çerçevede kişiye karşı suçlar arasında dört farklı suç grubu üzerinden suçun gelişimini simgeleyen yaş aralıklarının grup içi benzerliği ve uyum düzeyleri araştırılmıştır. Uyum analizinin uygulandığı çalışmada gençlik suçluluğu olarak nitelendirdiğimiz erken dönem yetişkin suçlarının malvarlığına karşı işlenen suçlar ile uyum gösterdiği tespit edilirken; yetişkin suçlarının gençlik suçlarından farklı olarak hayata, hürriyete ve şerefe karşı işlenen suçlar ile uyum gösterdiği görülmüştür. Beklenildiği gibi yaş değişkeni suçlu davranışın açıklanmasında önemli bir parametre olarak öne çıkarken, elde edilen sonuç Hirschi ve Gottfredson’un (1983) önerdiği modelle benzer bir görünüm sergilemiştir.
The interphase period “germination–heading” of 8x and 6x triticale with different dominant Vrn genes
Authors: Stepochkin P. I. , Stasyuk A. I.
Published: October 2021

The existing spring forms of wheat-rye amphiploids are characterized by late maturity due to the long duration of the interphase period “germination–heading”. The manifestation of this trait is influenced by Vrn-1 genes. Their dominant alleles also determine the spring type of development. The results of studying the interphase period “germination–heading” of spring octaploid and hexaploid forms of triticale created for use in research and breeding programs under the conditions of forest-steppe of Western Siberia are given in this article. The interphase period of the primary forms 8xVrnA1, 8xVrnB1 and 8xVrnD1 obtained by artificial doubling of the chromosome number of the wheat-rye hybrids made by pollination of three lines of the soft wheat ‘Triple Dirk’ – donors of different dominant Vrn-1 genes – by a winter rye variety ‘Korotkostebel’naya 69’ was determined under the field conditions in the nursery of octaploid (8x) triticale. In the nursery of hexaploid triticale, this trait was studied in the populations of hybrids obtained by hybridization of these three primary forms of octaploid triticale with the hexaploid winter triticale variety ‘Sears 57’. In the offspring of crossing 8хVrnD1× ‘Sears 57’, spring genotypes of 6x triticale bearing Vrn-D1 were selected. This fact was determined by PСR. It means that the genetic material from the chromosome of the fifth homeologous group of the D genome of the bread wheat is included in the plant genotypes. This genome is absent in the winter 6x triticale ‘Sears 57’. The grain content of spikes of the created hexaploid forms of triticale is superiour to that of the maternal octaploid triticale forms. It was shown that plants of the hybrid populations 8xVrnA1× ‘Sears 57’ and 8xVrnD1× ‘Sears 57’ carrying the dominant alleles Vrn-A1a and Vrn-D1a, respectively, have a shorter duration of the “germination–heading” interphase period than the initial parental forms of primary 8x triticale. The short interphase period of “germination–heading” of the 6x triticale is a valuable breading trait for the creation of early maturing and productive genotypes of triticale.
Authenticity of Aloe vera and Acacia Honey on Wound and their Comparative Wound Healing Efficiency on Lacerated Wound in Rabbit
Authors:   Arid Zone Research Centre (AZRC, PARC), Dera Ismail Khan-29050-Pakistan, Jamil Muhammad
Published: October 2021

Reseаrсh study wаs соnduсted tо аnаlyze the effeсts оf Асасiа hоney аnd Аlоe verа gel оn lасerаted wоund induсed in rаbbits. Fоr this рurроse, а tоtаl оf 30 heаlthy mаle аdult rаbbits were seleсted аnd divided intо 3 grоuрs (А, B аnd С). Surgiсаl wоunds were induсed in аll rаbbits with the helр оf shаrр blunt sсissоr аnd eасh rаbbit frоm аll grоuрs wаs рre-mediсаted by аdministering аtrорine sulрhаte @0.035mg/kg bоdy weight thrоugh s/с rоute hаlf аn hоur рriоr tо surgiсаl interventiоn. Аnimаls were аnesthetized by tоtаl раrenterаl (intrаmusсulаr) аnesthesiа using а mixture оf ketаmine (35mg/kg) аnd xylаzine (5mg/kg). Rаbbits оf grоuр А were treаted with Асасiа hоney, аррlied twiсe dаily, grоuр B rаbbits were treаted with Аlоe verа gel tорiсаlly twiсe dаily while grоuр С served аs соntrоl аnd treаted with stаndаrd treаtment рyоdine. Wоunds were рrорerly соvered with sterile bаndаges tо reduсed mаximum infeсtiоns аnd the effiсасy оf these treаtments wаs evаluаted in terms оf their effeсts оn heаling time, wоund соntrасtiоn, рeriоd оf eрithelizаtiоn, tensile strength, histораthоlоgy аnd wоund index. Wоund соntrасtiоn rаte wаs higher in bоth grоuрs (А аnd B) аs соmраred tо the grоuр С (Соntrоl grоuр) аnd inсreаsed wоund соntrасtiоn were оbserved оn dаy 10 аnd wаs соmрleted оn 20 dаys. In саse оf eрithelizаtiоn, deсreаsed рeriоd оf eрithelizаtiоn wаs оbserved in grоuр А аnd B аs соmраred tо the С grоuр (соntrоl grоuр). Heаling time wаs lоwer аnd stаtistiсаlly signifiсаnt аs соmраred tо the соntrоl grоuр (grоuр С). Grоuр B wаs signifiсаnt аs соmраred tо the grоuр С. Wоund index vаlues were reduсed in bоth grоuрs А аnd B аnd grоuр С wаs higher wоund index vаlues оn dаy 15 аnd vаlue wаs 1.78 аs соmраred tо the оther treаtments grоuрs. The vаlues оf grоuр А аnd B wаs nоn signifiсаnt аt dаys 20 аs соmраred tо the соntrоl grоuр. Grоuр С wаs higher рeriоd оf eрithelizаtiоn аs соmраred tо the оther twо grоuрs А аnd B.
Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern and Incidence of Streptococcus agalactiae and Other Pathogenic Microbial Organism from Pregnant Women at Tertiary Care Centre, Kanpur
Authors: Bitesh Kumar Sugandh Rathore
Published: October 2021

This study was conducted in Rama Medical College Hospital & Research Centre. The inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. The study was conducted from January 2016 to December 2016. A total 50 high vaginal swabs were collected from pregnant women admitted to the labour room after gestation. Vaginal swabs collected from high vagina using sterile cotton swabs (Himedia, Mumbai) and transported to the laboratory and inoculated into enrichment broth, (Todd Hewitt Broth) and incubated at 370 C for 18-24 hours. After incubation sample were plated onto Blood agar and MacConkey agar (Himedia, Mumbai) and incubated aerobically at 370 C for 18-24 hours. The isolates were identified based on colony appearance, gram stain, and standard biochemical test obtained from (Himedia, Mumbai). Out of 50 women, 16 (32%) were primigravida 34 (68%) were multigravida. Number of pathogenic growth were 31 (62%). The maximum number of aerobic vaginitis cases fell in the age group of 20-25 years followed by 26-30 and 30-35. The common pathogenic isolates in this study Candida, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Coagulase negative Staphylococcus and Enterococcus species. The results of present study showed a high occurrence of Candida among pregnant women. There was a high prevalence of vaginal candidiasis among multigravida, women at the third trimester and those between age group 20 to 25 and 3 samples of aerobic vaginitis with polymicrobial growth. This study did not show any Group B Streptococcus. In this study were found most common sensitive drugs among all microbes– Gentamycin, Amikacin, Netilmicin, Amoxycillin/clavulanic acid, Piperacillin/tazobactam, Imipenem, Meropenem, Tigecycline, Colistin, Polymyxin B. Cotrimoxazole, Ceftriaxone, Ceftazidime, Cefoxitine, Teicoplanin, Levofloxacin, Vancomycin, Ampicillin, Penicillin, Tetracyclin, Aztreonam.
Impact of Plant Growth Regulators on Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Yield and its Attributes
Authors: H. S. Bhadauria D. M. Hadiya , A. K. Singh K. P. Prajapati , Kanabi V. H.
Published: October 2021

The experiment was conducted at Agronomy Instructional Farm, S. D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar during Kharif 2020 to examined the effect of different foliar spray of plant growth regulators viz., GA3 (100 and 200 ppm), NAA (50 and 100 ppm), CCC (500 and 1000 ppm) and SA (500 and 1000 ppm) on seed yield and its related attributes of sesame variety (Gujarat Til 3).The research was laid out in randomized block design, with ten treatments in three replication under rainfed condition. GA3 200 ppm significantly increased seed yield and its attributes of sesame the number of capsule per plant, number of seeds per capsule, biological yield, harvest index and oil content.
Study on Heterosis for Yield and Yield Contributing Traits in Desi Cotton (Gossypium arboreum L.)
Authors: V. N. Chinchane K. H. Deshmukh , Shinde A. V.
Published: October 2021

The present investigation entitled “Studies on Heterosis for Yield and Yield Contributing Traits in Desi Cotton (Gossypium arboreum L.) was undertaken with the objective to study the scale of heterosis over mid parent (Average heterosis), better parent (Heterobeltiosis) and standard check (Standard heterosis). The line x tester method of analysis was followed involving four females viz., PA 811, PA 839, PA 808 and PAIG 380 and six males viz. AKA 8, JLA 505, PA 812, AKA 7, PA 08 and Phule Dhanwantry for study of heterosis for various yield and yield contributing characters. The F1’s and theis parents were evaluated in Randomized Block Design with two replications. Observations were recorded on Days to 50 % flowering, Plant height (cm), Number of sympodia, Number of bolls/plant, Boll weight (g), Seed index, Seed cotton yield/plant (g) and Lint index. The magnitude of heterosis was highest for seed cotton yield per plant, which was recorded to the extent of 115.28 % over standard check PKV Suvarna in the cross PAIG 380 x AKA 8 followed by 109.68 % over standard check PKVDH 1.
Identification and Characterization of Escherichia coli from Bronchial Plug of Broiler Chicken with Respiratory Distress
Authors: D. T. Fefar M. H. Chhatrola , B. J. Trangadia A. R. Bhadaniya , S. N. Ghodasara V. A. Kalaria , J. M. Chauhan B. B. Javia
Published: October 2021

A Twenty-five bronchial plug samples from dead broiler chicken with signs of respiratory distress collected for identification of avian pathogenic E. coli (APEC). Samples comprised of one pooled sample each from 25 poultry farms located in and around Junagadh city. Isolation, culture and colony characteristics used for primary detection followed by PCR assay targeting four virulence genes (iss, papC, tsh and vat)for confirmatory diagnosis. All bronchial plugs were found to be positive for E. coli infection by isolation. Out of 25 flock sampled, the highest number of E. coli isolates were found positive for the presence of iss gene (22) followed by tsh gene (15), vat gene (13) and papC gene (8)by PCR. On antibiogram, overall E. coli was highly sensitive to colistin (Methane sulphonate) and meropenem(100%) followed by levofloxacin (76%), ceftriaxone (64%), gentamicin (60%), amikacin (60%), co-trimoxazole (40%), amoxycilin-clavunic acid (8%) and imepenem (8%). These results indicated the high prevalence of the E. coli with variable antibiotic resistance in broiler chicken.
Bacteriological Profile and Antibiogram of Blood Culture Isolates from Clinically Suspected Septicemic Cases in A Tertiary Care Hospital Shahjahanpur, UP, India
Authors: Chaudhary Jitendra Kumar
Published: October 2021

Blood stream infections mainly by Bacteremia leading to septicemia were the major cause of life threatening sepsis in hospitalized patients. There should be required rapid diagnosis of pathogenic agents and immediate appropriate therapy. These help to decrease of multidrug resistance cases and also morbidity and mortality. During one year period, total 192 blood samples were processed in microbiology laboratory according to standard protocols. Out of 192 samples, 21 were isolated positive and antibiotic sensitivity patterns were performed according to standard CLSI guidelines. The total 10.94% (21/192) were identified as culture positive of these 66.67% were Gram negative and 28.57% Gram positive and 04.76% Candida species. The gram negative bacteria were predominant isolates. The Klebsiella pneumoniae was 100% sensitivity to Ceftazidime, Cefepime, Amikacin, Gentamycin and Aztreonam. All non-fermenter isolates were 100% sensitivity to Ceftazidime, Cefepime, Amikacin, Colistin and Polymyxin-B. Vancomycin sensitivity was seen 100% to all grams positive isolates. Bacteremia was most common causes of septicemia; the most predominant pathogenic agent was Klebsiella pneumoniae in our study. Surveillance of pathogenic agents and their antibiotics sensitivity pattern should be required to reduce drug resistance and for selection of appropriate therapy.
Development and Sensory Evaluation of Quinoa Based Sweet and Salt cookies
Authors: Mukul Sinha Kale Bala Nirmala
Published: October 2021

Gluten, a visco elastic protein present in the wheat causes damage to the small intestine and as a result the microvilli of the small intestine gets atrophed. This situation leads to abdominal discomfort and malaborption of many vital vitamins. This condition is called as Gluten Sensitivity or Celiac Disease, following a gluten free diet is most suitable treatment. Gluten free cereals can be used in diet, but they can’t replace wheat in bakery products. The present study was conducted to develop gluten free cookies with quinoa, a nutrient dense pseudocereal. Three different types of cookies using two different types of quinoa flour were prepared. Sensory evaluation and nutritive value of the cookies revealed that Quinoa cookies have excellent sensory attributes and also they are high in nutritive value. Among all cookies made corn flake cookies (C1) cookies are much more appreciated than cinnamon cookies (C2) and salt cookies (C3).
Development of Polyclonal Antibody-Based on Immunological Formats for Pathogen Detection in Groundnut Leaf Tissues
Authors: K. Dhananalakshmi K. Chitra , P. Mareeshwari N. Indra , V. Ambethgar Ragupathi
Published: October 2021

Immunological methods are highly useful to detect plant pathogens before symptom excrescence. Among the various immuno assay Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbant Assay (ELISA) are well suited for detecting viral and fungal pathogens. The present investigation for the specific and early detection of groundnut leaf blight pathogen was standardized using polyclonal antiserum, the optimum dilution of antigen and antisera (antobody) was 1:1000 and 1:100 respectively with the titre value of 1:10. leaf blight infected groundnut plants could be detected 6 days before symptom expression. Prediction of infection well in advance help us to take remedial measures in time.
Standardization of Growing Media for Ornamental Plant Species Grown in A Vertical Garden System in Assam
Authors: Madhumita Choudhury Talukdar Madhusree Ghosh
Published: October 2021

An experiment was carried out with an aim to standardize the growing media for five ornamental plant species in a vertical garden system in the Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized block design with three replications, comprising of five ornamental plant species grown in five different media compositions. The experiment was conducted to study the influence of soil, vermicompost, cocopeat and sand on the plant species in the vertical garden system. The five different media compositions under study were M1: soil + cocopeat + vermicompost + sand (3 : 0.25 : 1 : 1.5), M2: soil + cocopeat + vermicompost + sand (2.5 : 0.5 : 1.5 : 1.25), M3: soil + cocopeat + vermicompost + sand (2 : 0.75 : 2 : 1), M4: soil + cocopeat + vermicompost + sand (1.5 : 1 : 2.5 : 0.75) and M5: Soil. The ornamental species selected were: S1 : Philodendron Ceylon (Philodendron erubescens ‘Gold’ K. Koch), S2: Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum Variegatum (Thunb.)), S3: Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata (L.) Schott), S4: Moses-in-the-cradle (Rhoeo discolor Sw. (syn. Tradescantia spathacea)) and S5: Baby Doll Cordyline (Cordyline compacta Purple (L.)). Among the five growing media compositions used, medium M3: soil + cocopeat + vermicompost + sand (2 : 0.75 : 2 : 1) performed better in terms of all the growth parameters recorded in the five plants species in the vertical garden system.
Stability Analysis for Yield and it’s Related Characters in Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.)
Authors: J. M. Dhakar R. K. Mahawar , S. C. Sharma N. R. Koli , Yamini Tak Sandhya
Published: October 2021

Thirty-six genotypes including eight parents and their 28 crosses developed in diallel fashion excluding reciprocals were used to studied their stability performance over six contrasting environments viz., early, normal and late sown under rainfed and irrigated conditions for seed yield and its contributing characters. Genotype x Environment interaction and Linear component of G x E interaction were showed significant for all the characters except plant height, secondary branches per plant and biological yield per plant under study. The parents Meera and PA2 showed stable performance for two characters and rest of the genotypes showed stable performance for one character over a range of environments under study. The cross Meera x RL13161 and RL15583 x KBA3 showed stable performance for seed yield and two crosses RL13161 x KBA3 and RL15583 x KBA3 showed stable performance for oil content and rest of four crosses showed stable performance for other characters.
Quinoa Seed Germination and Vigor Index with Bacterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Migula. (PGPR).
Authors: thisandepogu Prashan
Published: October 2021

Pseudomonas aeruginosa Migula is an opportunistic bacteria that lives in soil, water, and even in environments like hot tubs. In present research work studies were conducted on two cultivars of Chenopodium quinoa. Willd was treated with the Strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Migula cultured and maintained on nutrient agar medium. Production of the roots and root lets were affected by treatment of PGPR and high number of root lets were reported in 15 days seedlings of Chenopodium quinoa Willd. This Pseudomonas aeruginosa Migula play an important role in soil fertility thus effectively solubilizes fixed phosphorus to exchangeable form and enables solubilization of Phosphorus in soil. Natural Phosphorus solubilization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Migula improves both plant and soil health and also aids in soil remediation. The population of beneficial Pseudomonas aeruginosa Migula increases the organic content of soil improves soil fertility. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR), plays an important role in improving plant growth. The comprehensive understanding of bacterial plant growth promoting mechanism helps to get sustainable agriculture production under biotic and a biotic stress. PGPR are beneficial for plant growth and also referred as yield increasing bacteria. Treatments with PGPR increases germination percentage, seedling vigor, emergence, plant stand, root and shoot growth, total biomass of the plants, seed weight, early flowering, grains etc., Inoculation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Migula in agricultural fields improves the uptake of P and N in plants with an increase in leaf chlorophyll, total soluble protein and plant biomass production.
Potential Application of Nanotechnology in Food Processing and Packaging: A Review
Authors: H. G. Prakash Suman Devi , Seema Sonkar Pragya Mishra
Published: October 2021

The application of nano materials in agricultural industry has the potential to ensure food and nutritional security for the developing world, as they can potentially develop favourable interactions with various biomolecules. Nanotechnology consist of creating and manipulating organic and inorganic substance at the nanoscale. The manipulation of food polymers to provide improved food quality and safety. New ideas based on nanotechnology are being explored to develop product functionality and delivery efficiency. It promises to provide the means for designing nanomaterials which is made physical, chemical and biological properties. Application of nanobiotechnology exist in all of the traditional areas of biotechnology such as in the field of food and agriculture for example the design of biosensors for detecting pathogens, spores, meat tenderness, food spoilage and food adulteration and provide contamination free food and to ensure the consumer acceptability of the food with enhanced functional properties. This new field of technology will also arise a number of ethical and social issues as the new pathological agents or new ways of delivering them can be developed and can be used for many purposes. This review talks not only the current and future use of nanotechnology in the biological sciences, but also the significant ethical ramifications of such applications.
Creation and Support of Operation of a Hospital Net to Treat COVID-19 Patients in Guinea
Authors: Kolomoets E. V. , Itskov Ya. Yu. , Naidenova E. V. , Konomou V. , Keita S. , Lamah R.
Published: October 2021

The paper provides information on the construction, development and functioning of a hospital network for the detection and treatment of patients with dangerous infectious diseases in the Republic of Guinea. With the support of UC RUSAL and with the assistance of the Ministry of Health of Guinea, hospitals have been established to provide medical care to patients suspected of COVID-19. Sick persons are admitted from regional hospitals from all over country. The majority of the hospitalized persons are patients with mild and moderate forms of the disease. Diagnostic studies using RT-PCR to detect SARS-CoV-2 virus RNA are carried out at the premises of stationary (Kindia) and mobile (Fria) laboratories. Testing of the received samples is carried out using diagnostic preparations of domestic and foreign production. This stage of work is performed by employees of the Rospotrebnadzor institutions (the Russian Federation) working on the territory of the Republic of Guinea. In total, since the beginning of the epidemic, more than 630 patients have received treatment in the stated hospitals; more than 20 thousand tests of clinical material samples have been conducted to detect the RNA of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In addition to residents of Guinea, medical assistance was provided to citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, China, India, Sierra Leone, and the Comoros. The organization of the network of hospitals and their inclusion into the national system for counteracting the spread of new coronavirus infection allowed us to begin active work on the identifcation and treatment of COVID-19 patients in the territory of the Republic of Guinea and make a signifcant contribution to the fght against the epidemic.
Comparative Analysis of Molecular-Genetic Properties in Non-Toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O1 Strains Biovar El Tor, Isolated in Russia and on Cholera Endemic Territories
Authors: Kritsky A. A. , Smirnova N. I. , Kalyaeva T. B. , Obrotkina N. F. , Gracheva I. V. , Katyshev A. D. , Kutyrev V. V.
Published: October 2021

Objective of the study was to perform a comparative analysis of molecular-genetic properties in non-toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O1 strains biovar El Tor, isolated in the Republic of Kalmykia and on cholera endemic territories and to reveal their phylogenetic relations to toxigenic isolates.

Materials and methods. We have carried out bio-information analysis of whole genome sequences of 60 cholera vibrio strains from endemic as regards cholera regions and from Kalmykia. The presence of pathogenicity and endemicity islands in their genomes has been determined. Specifed have been the sequence-types of the examined strains and whole genome SNP-analysis conducted.

Results and discussion. Non-toxigenic El Tor vibrios circulating in Kalmykia are clustered into two major genotypes: ctxA–tcpA+VPI-2+VSP– and ctxA–tcpA–VPI-2Δ+VSP–, where VPI-2 Δ+ signifes the presence of deletions of varying length in the genome of this pathogenicity island. Only the latter one is found in regions endemic for cholera. In addition, ctxA– tcpA+VPI-2+VSP+ populations circulate in cholera endemic foci, not found in Kalmykia. 17 sequence-types were identifed among the studied strains (by seven housekeeping gene loci). Phylogenetic analysis performed using SNP-typing demonstrated the absence of close genetic relation between the ctxA–tcpA+VPI-2+VSP– vibrios from Kalmykia and both toxigenic and non-toxigenic vibrios with diﬀerent composition of pathogenicity and pandemicity islands in the genome. At the same time, genetic proximity of ctxA–tcpA–VPI-2Δ+VSP– cholera vibrios from endemic cholera foci with those isolated in Kalmykia was detected, which may indicate the possibility of their recurrent importation into the territory of Russia. Non-toxigenic V. cholerae strains found in the territory of Kalmykia are characterized by a high genetic diversity. Circulation of the strains with unique sequence-types suggests their potential for long-term persistence on this territory. At the same time, phylogenetic closeness and identity of certain strains with strains from endemic territories can be an evidence of repeated importation.
Buku Ajar Bimbingan Dan Konseling Islami Di Sekolah
Authors: Fahyuni Eni Fariyatul
Published: October 2021

Segala puji hanya milik Allah SWT. Shalawat dan salam selalu tercurahkan kepada Rasulullah SAW. Berkat limpahan dan rahmat-Nya sehingga penulis mampu menyelesaikan buku “Bimbingan dan Konseling Islami Di Sekolah” yang tentunya diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi positif bagi pembaca dan pemerhati pendidikan khususnya bagi para mahasiswa, guru, calon pendidik maupun dosen mata kuliah Bimbingan dan Konseling. Secara keseluruhan buku ini memuat 8 bab yang terdiri atas berbagai informasi. Bab 1, 2, dan 3 buku ini membahas konsep dasar, fungsi dan peranan bimbingan konseling di sekolah. Bab 4, 5 dan 6 membahas prinsip, pola umum, dan penggunaan data layanan dalam menunjang layanan bimbingan konseling. Bab 7 dan 8 membahas model bimbingan konseling islami dan berbagai macam bentuk dan jenis bimbingan karier di sekolah. Sekolah merupakan lembaga formal yang bertujuan mendidik dan mencetak peserta didiknya menuju ke arah perkembangan yang maksimal. Untuk itu diperlukan sistem manajemen yang baik, sistem administrasi yang tertib dan rapi guna memberikan layanan bimbingan dan konseling yang efektif dan efisien. Penulisan buku ini sangat mengharapkan berbagai masukan dan kritik yang bersifat membangun sehingga dapat disempurnakan di masa yang akan datang.
Analysis of Contact Resistance Test for PMT Bay Kuningan II 70KV at Sunyaragi Substation
Authors: Badruzzaman Rezza , Stefanie Arnisa
Published: October 2021

Electrical energy is included in the primary needs of humans in this era, where in this modern era, almost all equipment is electronic based so that the need for electrical energy is very large. In Indonesia, there is a company that is in charge and responsible for processing and distributing electricity to the public, namely PLN or more specifically the Substation. To distribute electricity at this substation, there are primary equipment that functions as a transmission regulator, one of which is a power breaker (PMT). PMT is one of the important assets in the reliability of the electricity system at the substation, so periodic testing and maintenance is very necessary. Testing and maintenance on PMT are very diverse from insulation resistance testing, simultaneous testing (Breaker Analyzer), SF6 gas characteristic testing, and PMT contact resistance testing. This contact resistance test is carried out to determine the resistance value of the PMT contact, from the resistance value obtained it can also be seen for the value of the power loss generated by the PMT when operating.
A Study on Petromodernity, the Socio-cultural Implications of Oil and the Disintegration of Human Behaviour in James Howard Kunstler’s World Made by Hand
Authors:   Guest Lecturer & PhD Research Scholar, Department of English, Bharathiar University Arts and Science College. Tamil Nadu. India, R. Rajan , Sujatha K. ,   Associate Professor and Head, Department of English, Emerald Heights College for Women, Ooty. Tamil Nadu. India.
Published: October 2021

The Postcolonial theorist Dipesh Chakravarthy in his article “The Climate of History: Four Theses” (2009) states, “The mansions of modern freedom stands on the ever- expanding base of fossil fuel use’’ (208). In the present time human beings are accustomed towards high energy intensive lifestyle which is largely fuelled by the Fossil Fuels and modern ‘itions’ such as Industrialization, Globalization and all other entities that have made fossil fuels cheap and easily accessible. The research paper gives a brief introduction to the genre Energy Humanities. The paper delineates on how the non-availability of fossil fuels plays a major role in the breakdown of the society as well as explores the behavioural changes experienced among individuals in the post-oil world. The novel chosen for the research discourse is World Made by Hand a speculative fiction written by James Howard Kunstler who portrays a dreadful society which functions in the absence of oil. The research also sheds light on how Energy resources act as equilibrium between individual and society.
The Author is Dead, Long Live the Author! Postmodern Metanarrative and the Performance of the Author Function
Authors:   PhD Scholar (JRF), Presidency University, Dasgupta Arnab
Published: October 2021

This research paper critically examines the meta-narrative text The Master of Petersburg, a novel by Nobel laureate J.M. Coetzee, which has the figure of the author at the centre of its narrative structure. In his fictions, Coetzee is not shy of dislodging what Roland Barthes calls ‘reality effect’ in order to critically assert the role of the authorial figure; this is also to be seen in the novel Slow Man where Coetzee ruptures the realist texture of the narrative by introducing the figure of Elizabeth Costello who enters the text, as well as the life of Paul Rayment an amputee, as the author figure who is responsible for her creation i.e. Paul Rayment himself. At the same time Coetzee in order to explore the issues of writing at its ethical dimension, transforms some realist tropes at his disposal. For instance, in Elizabeth Costello, Coetzee with a brilliant manoeuvre plays on the trope of epistolary novels and presents the novel in a form of a series of lectures delivered by Elizabeth Costello, an Australian author of international fame. But in a brilliant ironical move, Coetzee through the performance of the authorial voice breaks the realist structure of the Novel. The paper will, however, primarily focus on the novel The Master of Petersburg (1994), which is a meta-narrative in which Coetzee actively interrogates the ethics of writing as in this novel he places the fictively re-imagined figure of Dostoevsky in Petersburg in late 1868, after the murder of his step-son Pavel. In this novel like his earlier novel Foe(1986), Coetzee examines the process of artistic creation and ethics involved in the event of writing, as Coetzee in his novel evokes a mix of historical factors and fictive characteristics which inspired and featured in Dostoevsky’s novel The Devils. Through a close examination of the interstitial spaces between the two novels, this paper explores the figure of the author and its performance in postmodern fiction. The author as the figure has caused much debate in the postmodern fiction and narrative theory. Post Roland Barthes’s declaration ‘author is dead’ many deconstructionist and narrative theories have debated the relevance of author figure in fiction, and the meta-narrative and self-referential nature of postmodern literature make these debates even more potent. This paper seeks to explore the debate concerning the author figure from Bakhtin, Barthes, Bennet and Foucault and try to understand the implications which the author figure has in a postmodern text through a close examination of Coetzee’s The Master of Petersburg.
The Use of Foul Language in Pop Music Composition in Nigeria: A Historical Analysis
Authors:   Lecturer, Department of Music, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Corresponding author., Chinasa Nnanyelugo Emelda , Uzoamaka Onyeke Blessing ,   Lecturer, Department of Music, Federal College of Education Ehamufu., Ewulu Izuchukwu John ,   Lecturer, Department of Music, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Published: October 2021

The background and exposure of music artistes contribute a lot in shaping the quality of songs they compose and produce. Since the 21st century, there has been a great departure in what used to be the ideal choice of words for musical composition and productions in Nigeria, especially in the popular music spheres. Hitherto, musicians of all genres were careful in their choice of words; but regrettably, the decent use of language is fast disappearing especially in dance hall and emotional songs. This stems from the cultural shack on the part of the artistes especially in the influence of the environment. It is this inherent lacuna that this paper seeks to address but most importantly the paper recommends a cultural policy for the government and as well as the need to checkmate and regulate the brands of music by periodically engaging DJs, radio presenters and other principal stakeholders in the entertainment industries.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarker Levels as Markers for Nursing Home Placement and Survival Time in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Wattmo Carina , Blennow Kaj , Hansson Oskar
Published: October 2021

Background:

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) biomarkers are associated with conversion
from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), but their predictive value for later
end-points has been less evaluated with inconsistent results.

Objective:

We investigated potential relationships between CSF amyloid-β1-42 (Aβ42), Phosphorylated
tau (P-tau), and Total tau (T-tau) with time to Nursing Home Placement (NHP) and life expectancy
after diagnosis.

Methods:

This prospective observational study included 129 outpatients clinically diagnosed with
mild-to-moderate AD who underwent a lumbar puncture. The CSF biomarkers were analysed with
xMAP technology. Dates of institutionalisation and death were recorded.

Results :

After 20 years of follow-up, 123 patients (95%) were deceased. The participants with abnormal
P-tau and T-tau (A+ T+ (N)+) died earlier than those with normal P-tau/abnormal T-tau
(A+ T- (N)+) (mean, 80.5 vs. 85.4 years). Linear associations were demonstrated between lower
Aβ42 and shorter time to NHP (p = 0.017), and higher P-tau and younger age at death (p = 0.016).
No correlations were detected between survival after AD diagnosis and CSF biomarkers. In sexand-
age-adjusted Cox regression models, higher P-tau and T-tau were independent predictors of
shorter lifespan after diagnosis. In multivariate Cox models, older age and lower baseline cognitive
status, but not elevated tau, significantly precipitated both institutionalisation and death.

Conclusion:

These findings suggest that CSF biomarker levels plateau in the dementia phase of
AD, which may limit their possible relationships with clinical end-points, such as NHP and survival
time. However, the biomarkers reflect the central pathophysiologies of AD. In particular, pathologic
tau is associated with more advanced disease, younger age at onset, and earlier death.
An Overview of C19MC Cluster Subgroup 3 and Cancer
Authors: Fonseca Ángela Y. García , Santos Janneth Gonzalez , Aristizábal-Pachón Andrés Felipe
Published: October 2021

:

The primate-specific microRNA gene cluster on chromosome 19 (C19MC) is composed
of 56 mature microRNAs (miRNAs), which are divided into three subgroups according to the sequence
similarity. This cluster is principally expressed in the placenta but not in other tissues.
C19MC is involved in the regulation of proliferation, migration, and invasion of trophoblastic
cells, which are important for the development of the placenta. There is a growing number of
studies that have found an altered expression of some miRNAs of the C19MC cluster in cancer,
suggesting that these could play an important role in the development of this disease. Therefore, in
this work, we provided an overview of the C19MC cluster's role in cancer through a systematic review
of published articles. In particular, we focused on miRNAs of subgroup 3. These studies
suggest that miRNAs such as miR-512-3p, miR-512-5p, miR-516a-5p, miR-516b-5p, and
miR-498-5p could play a pivotal role in the development of therapies for cancer. Future studies are
necessary to elucidate the molecular processes and pathways regulated by subgroup 3 miRNAs.
Trends in Empirical Treatment of Hospitalized Children with Acute Gastroenteritis in Nigeria
Authors: David Ebuka E. , Igwenyi Ikechuku O. , Iroha Ifeanyichukwu R. , David Chidinma N. , Mbah Precious C. , Okpala Ogochukwu F. , Ukeh Nkemdirim U. , Ogbaji Oluchukwu , Ugwurauma Chinecherem E. , Chukwuma Goodness C.
Published: October 2021

Background:

Acute gastroenteritis is a common infectious disease
with a high rate of morbidity and mortality in children below five years of age.
Appropriate empirical treatment is therefore vital for reducing the incidence of
the disease.

Objective:

This study aimed at determining the trends in the empirical treatment
of hospitalized children with acute gastroenteritis.

Method:

The study involved the data analysis of 88 medical folders of children
who were diagnosed with gastroenteritis from January to February 2020 (a period
of gastroenteritis yearly outbreak) in Mile 4 Hospital Abakaliki, Ebonyi State,
Nigeria. Socio-demographic data and administered antibiotics data were collected.

Result:

Out of the 88 children, a total of 54 (61%) children were males, while
34 (39%) were females. The ages of the children ranged between 1-51 months,
while the mean age was seen at 14 months. About 58 (66%) were diagnosed with
acute gastroenteritis alone, with children aged 7-12 months recording higher numbers
[25 (28%)]. Severe dehydration was seen as the most common morbidity of
children with acute gastroenteritis. The guardians/parents of these children
stayed at home for an average of 3 days (1-6 days) before visiting the hospital.
The children were treated for an average of 5 days (2-9 days) in the hospital. The
most singly used antibiotics was ciprofloxacin [31 (35%)] followed by a combination
of ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone [21 (24%)]. About 12 (14%) of the children
were treated using a single dose of the antimalarial drug while 10 (11%)
were treated in double combination therapy. The lowest duration in hospitalization
(4 days) was seen in the use of a single dose regimen, while the highest hospitalization
time (6 days) was seen in the use of a triple dose regimen.

Conclusion:

The best empirical treatment of acute gastroenteritis may involve
the use of ciprofloxacin alone and its combination with ceftriaxone. The severity
of gastroenteritis may also be exacerbated with malaria.
Management Quality and Information Quality: Some Results of 2020 for the Post-Soviet Space
Authors: Shamakhov V. A. , Mezhevich N. M.
Published: October 2021

The foreign policy of some states does not always lend itself to rational explanation. The antithesis of the all-embracing rationality model was the model of incrementalism, first proposed by C. Lindblom, professor at Yale University. It was he who first noted that in the decision-making process there is a constant lack of knowledge, information, resources; and the role of uncertainty is great in the internal and external environment, which is difficult to control. However, even when ideally informed, politicians can make irrational decisions. Incrementalism as a theoretical approach draws attention to situations where decisions are not based on available and verified information. Political processes and relevant management decisions in Armenia and Belarus in 2020 indicate that the information quality and the management quality do not always correlate with each other.
Development of International Investment Law within the Framework of the Eurasian Economic Union
Authors: Chuguevskaya E. V.
Published: October 2021

At the present stage of development of international investment relations, national legislation is not able to fully ensure the regulation of international investment relations, single-handedly create the conditions necessary for the free movement of capital, and adequately ensure that the rights and interests of foreign investors are respected. Free movement of capital requires similar principles, forms and methods of their legal regulation, which contributes to the creation of a single legal space. However, at the present stage of development of international law, the creation of a global and effective investment law is not possible. Regional cooperation between states is of particular importance in such conditions.