bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of virtual education program to evaluate the knowledge of young mothers in Developmental Milestones
Authors: Rasheed Nilofar , Solanki Bhawna , Awasthi Supriya , Kaushik Muskan , Lachyan Abhishek , Ahmad Maruf , Shaban Mohammad
Published: April 2022

Efficacy of Virtual Education Program to evaluate the Knowledge of Young Mothers in Developmental Milestones. -A survey in Delhi/NCR. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual education program to assess knowledge of young mothers in identifying developmental milestones. Design: A Cross section study was performed on young mothers via online mode of (pre-posttest). Outcome measures: Google form. Population: Young mothers within Delhi NCR, with no more than two children, and a mean age of 20-45 years were included. Backgroud and Purpose: In this study online session have given to assess the knowledge of young mothers in identifying developmental milestones. The purpose of this study was (1) to evaluate the efficacy of online education program on knowledge of young mothers to identifying developmental milestones, (2) To evaluate the outcomes of pre-test and posttest. Subjects. The participants were 100 young mothers from Delhi NCR. Methods. Self-structured questionnaire on knowledge regarding developmental milestones was used in this study, the questionnaire consists of 12 multiple choice answer questions in both the pre-test and post-test, with a video demonstrating the chronological progression of each gross motor milestone ranging from first month of life to twelve months respectfully. Each mother participated in the questionnaire.
Internet of things module accelerated dense deep learning for crime detection in surveillance systems
Authors: Sowmeya V , Karthik R. Jaya
Published: April 2022

The smart surveillance system is becoming a vital application in each streets or houses. Most of the streets are prone to several misbehavior conducts for instance theft in atm, robbery, fights etc. and hence it is necessary to detect and analyse the crime scenes for finding the suspects. However, most of the surveillance system suffers from poor detection of objects due to poor camera resolution, absence of light and other factors. In order to improve the detection of faces after detecting the objects using ResNet, it is necessary to adapt some advanced devices for image capturing and analyzing. In this paper, Internet of Things (IoT) based ESP32 CAM WiFi Module Bluetooth with OV2640 Camera Module 2MP is used for image acquisition that capture better images from the scenes. The study uses dense convolutional network namely DenseNet to detect the faces present in the crime scenes after the object detection. The deep learning module is trained with selected crime scenes for training the classifier. The simulation is conducted further to validate the model with other variants of deep learning.
Role of project management methodology in challenges faced in implementation of Information Systems projects in the new normal after pandemic
Authors: Chandrachooodan Gayathri , Radhika R. , Palappan R. Ramesh
Published: April 2022

Information technology and information systems have gained importance than ever before after the onset of COVID-19. Information systems in the new normal needs to be developed considering the huge demand for online services and the wide population consuming these services. Development of such information systems requires robust project management methods for smooth implementation and efficient delivery of services to the users. The prime objective of adoption of a project management methodology by Information system providers is to address the challenges in management of the projects in the organization. Different project management methodologies are available for different types of projects. There is a need to understand if the project management methodology adopted has any significance in the current challenges faced in the implementation of the project. A questionnaire survey was conducted among practitioners in the IT industry to understand if their current project management methodology has any association with the challenges they face in the current projects during the COVID pandemic time. The survey was conducted among a group of practicing professionals in the state of Kerala, India in the field of IT in Government and private sector.
Efficacy of Triphala in treating Gingivitis diseases
Authors: Jadhav Sayali M. , Patil Ashwini A. , Chitrakar Mrudul Y.
Published: April 2022

Background and Objective: Triphala facilitates the action of anti-cavities, decreases plaque and has an antibacterial effect. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) only to compare the overall effects of Triphala herbal mouthwashes in the treatment of gingivitis as a complement to daily oral hygiene on both plaque and chlorhexidine inflammation regulation.  Methods: Electronic searches in MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE and CENTRAL were conducted in databases up to April 2020. Original articles, invivo studies and articles on the efficacy of Triphala on gingivitis were included in the study. 9 RCTs were included in the systematic review and 6 articles were included in meta-analysis. Results: Four included studies showed significantly greater reductions in plaque, gingivitis, and bleeding indices after the use of herbal mouthwashes (Triphala) compared with Chlorhexidine, while five studies reported that no difference was observed between herbal Triphala mouthwash and Chlorhexidine. Considering the effects of Triphala mouthwash on clinical gingival inflammatory parameters, significant heterogeneity for both gingival index (Q=102.55; pQ=0.000; I2=95.12%; T2=0.62; T=0.79) and plaque index (Q=43.83; pQ=0.000; I2=88.59%; T2=0.23; T=0.48) was observed between both Triphala mouthwash and Chlorhexidine groups.
Assessment of preparatory schools students knowledge about substance abuse in AL-Sader City
Authors: Abaas Ihab Habeeb , Sachit Kareem. R.
Published: April 2022

Background: The substance abuse and their knowledge are not contemporary issues, rather humans have known substance abuse since prehistoric times, were Sumerians and Chinese use them in their religious rituals. Human has abused substances from time immemorial in the form of leaves, roots, and herbs. They have used drugs as a mean of relieving pains and for managing certain ailments (1). This study aimed to assess the students' knowledge about substance abuse, to assess students' knowledge among substance abuse. A descriptive design was carried out of 27th February 2021 through 29th July 2021 to assess the students' knowledge about substance abuse in AL-Sader city. A probability sampling (simple random technique) was used, consisted of 50 stydents, that consist (25) male, (25) female, were from Preparatory Schools students' knowledge in AL-Sader city/ Baghdad. A self-report questionnaire was used to data collection, to achieve the objectives of the study. The findings of this study indicates that the level of students' knowledge towards substance abuse was low. The study concludes a considerable lack of towards substance abuse, this study recommends the urgent need to educate students and participate in courses learn about the dangers of drugs and how to avoid using them.
Investigating theoretical concepts relevant to evidence based public health
Authors: Alahmadi Akram
Published: April 2022

The PRISMA flow diagram for this CLR, presented in Figure A.1 (see Appendix), gives an overview of the main statistics from the various phases of the search strategy. Combined with this, it is important to recognise that after screening the full-text articles during the eligibility phase of the search strategy, the reviewer recognised that the two articles, despite failing to satisfy the publication criterion for inclusion and exclusion, were evidently seminal studies regarding the conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of EBPH. Hence, the justifiable decision was made by the reviewer to include both studies in stage 1 of the present CLR. As documented in the literature, these EBPH-focused change management and PHI design frameworks, especially 6SQuID, have yielded positive outcomes, a prominent example being the Scottish CARE intervention designed by Hartley et al. (2018)
The effect of the corners learning strategy (court corners) on the learning of the volley strike skill among the third-year students
Authors: Ali Aya Hussein Abd , Jabbar Hasnaa Sattar
Published: April 2022

This study aimed to identify the effect of the Corners Learning Strategy (court corners) on the learning of the volley strike skill among third-year students. To solve the problem of this study, the researchers assumed the possibility of teaching third-year students the skill of volley strike, which is one of the important strikes in playing tennis. As it can be used in various places of the court including its two types the front and back strikes. It is considered an offensive strike if the player is close to the net and defensive if the player stands close to the baseline. Through their follow-up of the third-year students and the practical lessons of tennis, the researchers noticed that this skill was not given as much importance as the forehand and backhand strikes. Accordingly, they conducted their study on a sample of (30) third-year students divided into two experimental and control groups. They used the Corners Learning Strategy (corners of the court) in special learning units and applied it in exercises for the skill of volley.
Guidelines for the development of sports association management of Trang Province
Authors: Samathi Pinyanat
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this research were to study the actual and the expected condition in developing the administration of sport association of Trang province, and to present the guidelines of managing the sport association in Trang province. This study employed a mixed-method design. In the quantitative phase was characterized by an initial quantitative phase of data collection by the questionnaire with 400 participants (37 administrative committees and the club, and the 363 athletes) by selecting through probability sampling, and analyzed with the descriptive statistic. In the qualitative phase, the three administrative committees from sport association of Trang province, and the two practitioner personnel participated in semi-structured interviews. The result of quantitative found that the highest actual and expected condition of managing the sport association in Trang province was the planning (   = 4.20), (SD = 0.72) and (   = 4.42), (SD = 0.63) respectively. The qualitative data obtained the concrete guidelines of developing the administration of sport association of Trang province.
challenge management by private hospitals in and around Pune during pandemic
Authors: Kulkarni Shilpa , Mahankal Parikshit
Published: April 2022

The Earth has so far survived five mass extinctions, the last one wiped out the dinosaurs as the dominant species on the face of this Earth, since the rise and dominance of humanity, mankind has always faced a perpetual challenge of survival, we have survived the Ice age, bronze age etc. and now are faced with the problems of poverty, pollution and population. One constant during this period has been the presence of microbes like bacteria and virus, the sixth mass extinction which is set on us in form of global warming is further accelerated by the rise of pandemics such as the Spanish flu of 1920s and the COVID-19 virus of 2020,even after a century, we have not seen the world invest in public healthcare much and when there is a  mass level infection, the saddening horror story of hospitals running out of resources and unable to accommodate the patients, we have invested billions of dollars to be ready with a response in the eventuality of a war, but we have no preparation for the outbreak of a disease which is a certainty in the long run!
role of artificial intelligence in forensic evidence presentation
Authors: Altayari Wafa , Kamalrudin Massila , Jaber Mustafa Musa
Published: April 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI) is refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. This is found to be important in improving effectiveness in Forensic science field. Forensic science is critical to the conviction of the guilty and the acquittal of the innocent and artificial intelligence presents an avenue to accompany the paradigm shift in the relationship between criminal adjudication and forensic expertise. However, it is found that lack of comprehensive review and finding available on how artificial intelligence could enhanced the success and presentation of evidence. Thus, this paper highlights the role of artificial intelligence in forensic evidence presentation focusing on how this technology plays it roles to the establishment of causation, to the laboratory standards, the interpretation in forensic evidence presentation as well as removing the coincidental match in forensic evidence presentation. The main contribution of this study is it provides a framework development of an AI adoption in presenting the DNA evidence. The findings of this framework contribute to a better understanding on the AI adoption in presenting DNA evidence, in which important as a reference to be applied by the police department.
Analysis of tehsil wise agriculture land distribution in Kolhapur District
Authors: Ubale Govardhan S. , Patil R. B.
Published: April 2022

Agriculture is the main primary activity of human being. In Kolhapur district is known as agricultural district, presented most of the agricultural production by cash crop like sugar cane.  With cash crop there is most of the food crops also cultivated like jawar, rice, ground nut, soya bean etc. Agricultural land highlighted with variable tehsil to tehsil due to the physiographic condition and water availability. Most of the area under agriculture having in Chandgad tehsil, its need to proper cropping management. At least area under agriculture presented in Gaganbawada tehsil due to the unfavourable physical condition and heavy rainfall.
Evaluation of anti-diabetic activity of aqueous and alcoholic extract citrullus colocynthis and trigonella foenum graceum in STZ induced diabetes in rats
Authors: Sharma Mahesh Kumar , Sharma Pankaj Kumar , Sharma Jaya
Published: April 2022

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of Aqueous and Alcoholic Extract Citrullus Colocynthis and Trigonella Foenum Graceum in different ratio through biochemical factors and histopathological changes in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. The current experimental study was performed on 48 male rats, which became diabetic with 60 mg/kg body weight intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ). The animals were divided into eight groups: untreated diabetic and diabetic treated with alcoholic and aqueous extract, respectively. The animals were treated with different ratio (i.e. 25:75, 50:50, 75:25) of both alcoholic and aqueous extract of Citrullus Colocynthis and Trigonella Foenum Graceum orally for 14 days. The results indicated that blood sugar, OGTT level shows significantly decrease in alcoholic extract of Citrullus Colocynthis and Trigonella Foenum Graceum (50:50) in diabetic rats treated with the extract compared to the other groups. Histopathological findings showed STZ-induced diabetic complications in the pancreas were improved following treatment with aqueous and alcoholic extract of C. colocynthis and Trigonella Foenum Graceum.
impact of organized bathing on Ganga basin water quality during KUMBH-2022 by spatial and temporal analysis
Authors: Tiwari Dipti , Yadav Monika , Kumar Rajendra , Singh Santosh Kumar
Published: April 2022

This current study explores the effect of mass bathing during the occasion of Kumbh in Prayagraj on Ganga Basin River water quality by Spatial and Temporal Analysis. Due to the nature of pollution entering the river during this event, the following 7 different sampling sites were selected Sobatiyabagh(s-1), Daraganj(s-2), Gaughat(s-3), Sangam(s-4), Arail Kachar(s-5), Arail Uphar(s-6), Chhatnag(s-7). Kumbh Mela was held from 14 Jan-2022 to 1st March-2022. Water samples were collected during the monthly intervals from December 2021-March-2022. The found values of different Physicochemical parameters like Ph, Electrical conductivity, Hardness, Dissolved Oxygen, BOD, etc., of samples were compared with permissible limits (According to WHO, BIS). The result concluded that except for BOD and hardness, all parameters are within permissible limits during Kumbh. But pre- and post-Kumbh samples results stated that chloride contents are also high in some places. However, it is clear in the present investigation that Ganga Basin water is not potable even when it is not used directly for other purposes.
Machine learning used in detection & diagnosis of human diseases
Authors: Raj Rishu , Tripathi Vaishnavi , Mishra Nitin
Published: April 2022

One of the most important topics in society is human health care. It looks to get the best diagnosis of a serious illness so they can get the care they need right away it is possible. Other fields, such as mathematics and computer science, are required to part of the search health as this awareness is often difficult. Function of following new trends is a challenge for these sectors, moving forward common. The actual number of new strategies makes it possible give a broad view that avoids certain features. In this case, we suggest a systematic analysis of human diseases related to machine learning. This paper focuses on existing strategies related to the growth of machine learning in which it is used diagnostics in the medical field to find interesting trends, make unimportant predictions, and assist in decision- making. People often feel it hesitation to go to the hospital or doctor or minor symptoms. However, in many places in some cases, these minor symptoms may cause serious health risks. Like online life advice is easily accessible, it can be a good start for users.
Engaging in Pakistan’s EdTech Ecosystem: A strategy for UNICEF's engagement in the technology-facilitated learning arena in Pakistan
Authors: EdTech Hub Team EdTech Hub Team
Published: April 2022

An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org
Tabacchiere in Lombardia
Authors: Tassinari Gabriella
Published: April 2022

Tabacchiere e scatole del XVIII-prima metà del XIX secolo sono assai numerose e diffuse in Lombardia, ma poco studiate. Per contribuire a colmare tale carenza di ricerche vengono qui analizzati alcuni elementi determinanti. Si tratta di lettere (1770; 1774) del carteggio dei fratelli Verri, Alessandro a Roma e Pietro a Milano, relative a tabacchiere realizzate a Milano, anche nella manifattura di Gaetano Grassi, e all’affare che si potrebbe concludere a Roma. Il documento (1778) esaminato riguarda proprio la fabbrica di scatole di papier-mâché (un composto di carta plasmabile entro stampi, poi cotto) fondata dal Grassi a Milano. Viene inoltre offerto un rapido sguardo sulla bella raccolta di tabacchiere e scatole conservate a Brescia (Musei Civici di Arte e Storia), pubblicandone un saggio di esemplari diversi per forma, materiale e decorazione.
Ezetimibe- A Novel Add on Treatment Strategy to Achieve Targeted LDL in Patients with Uncontrolled LDL Levels on High Dose Statin Alone
Authors: Sabharwal Mudit
Published: April 2022

Background: The lowering of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is the primary target of therapy in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events. Statins are the most prescribed lipid-lowering drugs, but many patients fail to achieve the target low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level with statin alone or at higher doses. The add-on therapy of 'Ezetimibe' to statin monotherapy has resulted in a synergistic effect in reducing LDL levels and achievements of lipid targets. Cholesterol comes from two sources. endogenous and exogenous. Rather than inhibiting one source, it is better to inhibit two sources. While statins inhibit endogenous production, Ezetimibe decreases absorption of cholesterol. Indian patients are also observed to have low HDL which is another risk factor for heart diseases. We aimed to assess the efficacy of the combination of atorvastatin plus ezetimibe in Indian patients with dyslipidemia and to see whether it can reduce LDL levels and Improve HDL and triglyceride levels. Objective: (1) To find out LDL reduction by addition of ezetimibe in combination with statin in Indian patients. (2) To find out increase in HDL levels by adding ezetimibe in combination with statin along with the reduction in triglyceride levels in Indian patients. Methods: The retrospective data from EMR of the patients diagnosed with a high level of LDL and satisfying the study's inclusion criteria were collected. The patients at the baseline were given monotherapy. Those who did not achieve the desired LDL were given treatment with Atorvastatin high dose (40 mg and 80 daily) and were allocated to the add-on therapy with Ezetimibe at 10 mg/day after 3 months. The groups (monotherapy and combined therapy) were compared at baseline and subsequent follow-up visits. Data were analyzed using R studio 1.2.1335 and Microsoft Excel. Statistical significance was considered at p<0.05. Results: The LDL level showed a significant decrease after 18 months from baseline till the subsequent follow-up visits. The reduction observed in the serum concentration of LDL was from 167.95 ± 12.85 mg/dL to 91.9 ± 10.39 mg/dL (p < 0.001) in 40 mg group and from 164.76 ± 9.9 mg/dL to 106.71 ± 17.17 mg/dL (p < 0.001) in 80 mg group. Furthermore, the rate of achieving an LDL level <100 mg/dL increased from 0% to 45.28% in the 40 mg group and from 0% to 35.24% in 80 mg group and showed significantly greater improvement (p = 0.001). Conclusion: Compared with high doses of statin, the combination of statin with Ezetimibe not only achieves targeted serum lipid levels, suggesting that combination therapy should be a priority when statin resistance or poor efficacy occurs with the higher dose of statin monotherapy. Keyword: LDL; HDL; Triglycerides; Atorvastatin; Ezetimibe
Clinical Characteristics of Vaginitis and Effectiveness of Fenticonazole - An Observational Study from India
Authors: Modi Sejal , Deka Bhuvaneshwari
Published: April 2022

Objective: To characterise vaginitis among menstrual and menopausal women and to determine the effectiveness of Fenticonazole for the treatment of vaginitis. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 86 women attending the gynecology clinic. The patients underwent screening for symptoms of vaginitis. The clinical and demographic characteristics were compared between menstrual and menopausal women. Results: Based on the clinical examination, it was identified that 80 (93.02%) patients had symptoms of vaginal discharge (white discharge) and 51 (59.30%) of patients had a vaginal fungal infection. Mean age was 34.73 (10.13) years, and 52.04 (14.38) years and mean BMI 26.74 (3.31) and 29.32 (3.22) were significantly different among menstrual women and menopausal women respectively. Also, inflammatory smear and vaginitis both were found to be higher among menstrual women. It was identified that Fenticonazole was effective in the treatment of vaginitis. Conclusion: In this observational study, vaginitis was identified in 51 (59.30%) patients, and Fenticonazole was found to be effective in treating vaginitis. Keywords: Vaginitis, Vulvovaginal candidiasis, Fenticonazole, Menopausal
Impact of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and asthma-COPD overlap on the prognosis of coronavirus disease 2019
Authors: Shin Eunyong , Jin Juhae , Park Seo Young , Yoo Young Sang , Lee Ji-Hyang , An Jin , Song Woo-Jung , Kwon Hyouk-Soo , Cho You Sook , Moon Hee-Bom , Lee Jung-Bok , Kim Tae-Bum
Published: April 2022

Background

The effects of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or asthma-COPD overlap (ACO) on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remain unclear.

Objective

We aimed to investigate the effects of chronic obstructive airway diseases such as asthma, COPD, and ACO on COVID-19.

Methods

In total, 5625 hospitalized patients with COVID-19 were divided into asthma, COPD, ACO, and control groups. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors affecting the COVID-19 mortality rate. To find out whether chronic obstructive airway diseases such as asthma, COPD, and ACO affect COVID-19 mortality, 1:4 matching was performed, except for the ACO group alone due to a small number of patients.

Results

The mortality rates of asthma, COPD, and ACO groups were about 2.3, 4.8, and 5.5 times higher than that of the control group, respectively. Although not statistically significant, the survival probability tended to decrease (asthma, COPD, and combined groups of asthma and ACO, hazard ratio [HR]: 1.84, 1.31, and 1.89, respectively). The survival probability of the combined groups of COPD, ACO, and asthma and the combined groups of COPD and ACO was significantly lower than that of the matched control group (HR: 3.00 and 1.99, respectively).

Conclusion

Compared to patients with COVID-19 without chronic obstructive airway disease, patients with these comorbidities are more likely to require oxygen and mechanical ventilators and have a higher mortality rate, which can be considered when classifying and monitoring patients in the era of COVID-19. Therefore, further studies are needed to evaluate the effect of chronic obstructive airway disease, especially ACO, on COVID-19 mortality.
Landscape evaluation of Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary of Kerala using Remote Sensing Techniques
Authors: R. Menon A. , Sankar C.
Published: April 2022

In the present work, remote sensing data viz. Aerial photographs were used for vegetation mapping of Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary of Kerala forests. Survey of India topographic sheets were used to prepare the base map and contour maps of the area. Slope class analysis was done on the contour map prepared. Vegetation analysis was also done using the phytosociological methods. The present study gives valuable information about the dominant forest types, state of degradation, areas for wildlife corridors, areas of encroachment and human interference. All these data can be used for the critical evaluation of forest management plans for the future.
Role of southern hemispheric equatorial trough in medium range forecasting
Authors: PRASAD ONKARI , SASTRY AARAMA , HANSDA AK , DE US
Published: April 2022

The present investigation examines the variations in the cloudiness over the southern hemipheric equatorial trough during the Indian summer monsoon vis-à-vis importance in foreshadowing the monsoon activity over the Indian sub-continent.

The near forty-day mode and its potentialities and limitations as a predictor for medium range forecasting are also examined. It has been shown that a continuous monitoring of the SHET cloudiness during the summer monsoon season could be a useful guide for medium range forecasting of rainfall over certain parts of the Indian sub-continent.
Unusual heavy rainfall during January to March 1984 Over Peninsular Inida
Authors: GUPTA GR , MANDAL GS , AVASTHI BR
Published: April 2022

The rainfall associated with the retreating phase of the summer monsoon (popularly known as northeast monsoon), generally ends by the end of December over the Peninsular India. normally, rainfall during January to march is insignificant over this part of the country. However, in 1984, the rainfall during January to March was in exceptionally large excess from the normal In some of the meteorological sub-divisions in Peninsular India like Tamilnadu & Pondicherry, Kerala and coastal Karnataka. In this paper, an attempt has been made to investigate the synoptic situations leading to this excess rainfall.
A statistical study of synoptic systems causing significant Rainfall over Tamil Nadu during southwest monsoon Season
Authors: MANIKIAM B , SRIDHARAN DS
Published: April 2022

A statistical analysis of the five-year data (1975-79) has been carried out to study the occurrence of various synoptic systems which cause significant rainfall (scattered/fairly widespread/.widespread) over Tamil Nadu during the southwest monsoon season. It is seen that the occurrence of the synoptic systems surface trough (with or without upper air cyclonic circulation) and low pressure area-  id dependent on the position of the monsoon trough with respect to the normal. There IS a high probability of occurrence of surface trough with cyclonic circulation and low pressure area when the monsoon trough is to the north of Its normal position. Also the probability of occurrence of significant rainfall is higher with low pressure area (66 %) compared to sea level trough with or without cyclonic circulation (20 %).
Intra-seasonal cloud variations over India during summer monsoon season
Authors: CHOWDHURY A , RAY KCSINHA , MUKHOPADHYAY RK
Published: April 2022

The paper deals with large scale v~riation5 of cloudiness over India and neighbourhood during the southwest monsoon. Daily satellite cloudiness values from 1 June to 30 September for the period 1982-1986 were subjected to harmonic analysis to investigate the presence of periodicities of the monsoon cloudiness.

The results confirmed presence of 30-60 day periodicities in the monsoon fluctuation,as the dominant modes. Associated with these periodicities poleward propagation of cloudiness is observed in each month of the monsoon season. Periodicity of 120 days appears north of 10 N in years of deficient rainfall while in the equatorial region the low frequency mode generally prevails Irrespective of the seasonal monsoon rainfall over India.
Estimation of monsoon rainfall using winter temperature and pressure data
Authors: HAKlM MA , MUNIM AA , BEGUM QN , CHOUDHURY AM
Published: April 2022

The present study is an attempt to develop methods for the long range prediction of monsoon rainfall (June to September) over Dhaka by using correlation technique. Meteorological parameters of the same station, namely, the surface temperature and sea level pressure of February are found to correlate significantly with the rainfall during the monsoon period, for the years 1961-77. Using these parameters prediction equations are developed for the estimation of (a) total rainfall of June to August, (b) rainfall during September and (c) total monsoon rainfall (i.e., June to September). The skills of the derived prediction equations have been examined for a test period of 3 years (1978-80) and are found to be reasonably good in two years.
Non-integer (non-harmonic) spectral analysis of a Drought index for the American great plains
Authors: YODEOLADIPO EOLUKA
Published: April 2022

A non-integer (non-harmonic) spectral analysis approa.ch is presented and used to search for periodicities in the drought indices for the Interior Plains, of North America, Covering a period of at lest 70 years. Power spectrum analysis of the drought Indices series revealed that the quasi-biennial and quasi-triennial are common periodicities in the drought series for many stations. The drought spectrum is also dominated by peaks with periods of about 5-6 years. These significant periodicities in the 2-6 year wave bands are sporadic in spatial occurrence; they can be evident at one place while being absent at another a few hundred kilometers  away
Post monsoon tropical cyclone activity in the north Indian Ocean in relation to the El Nion / southern Oscillation phenomenon
Authors: RAJEEVAN M
Published: April 2022

In this paper the relationship between post monsoon (Oct-Dec) tropical cyclone activity in the north Indian Ocean and El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is discussed. The study uses a 83-year {1901-1983) time series or number of storm days for preliminary analysis. On an average the number of storm days during El Nina year is not departed from the normal. Usin9 the 48-year. (1935-1982) time series of number of storm days correlations were calculated with southern oscillation index (mean sea level pressure difference between Tahiti and Darwin) before, during and after the season: A weak negative correlation is seen between the storm activity and SOI before the season. Stability of correlations is examined by recalculating correlations using four 12-year data subsets. Magnitude of correlations is found to vary significantly in the subsets.

 

There is no appreciable difference between the strike rate (number of storm crossing the coast/total number of storms) per El Nina year and strike rate per non El Nina year. There is no marked shift in the area of formation of storms during El Nino years from the climatologically favourable area:
Angular momentum transport and temperature Gradient in the middle atmosphere over the tropical Indian region
Authors: SARKAR TK , MUKHOPADHYAYA RK
Published: April 2022

The paper deals with the momentum transport and temperature gradient of the middle atmosphere over Balasore and SHAR and their seasonal variation .Weekly RH.200 rocket data for the period 1979-1984 over Balasore and 1979-1982.over SHAR were used to estimate the angular momentum transport and temperature gradient. The results Indicated that the convergence of the westerly momentum by the mean motion towards the equator during post monsoon to pre-monsoon through winter restricted the penetration of the summer hemispheric easterlies Into the winter hemisphere In the lower mesospheric region. During the monsoon, southward eddy transport maintained the mesospheric easterly jet core located poleward of the equator. The temperature gradient and the wind shear analysis showed the barotropic nature of the lower tratosphere throughout the year over tropical Indian region.
Heights of Cb clouds around Calcutta airport – Diurnal and Seasonal variations
Authors: BISWAS B , GUPTA K
Published: April 2022

Based on radar data collected at the Meteorological Office, Calcutta airport during the years 1977-86, a study has been made on cumulonimbus (Cb) clouds with top heights at 6 km or more developed over an area of 2,80,000 sq. km around the said airport. The seasonal, monthwise and hourly distribution of the total number of Cb cell and their top heights, number of days with Cb, Cb cells treat reached tropopause height and the preferred places of formation of high Cb clouds have been examined and discussed and the salient feature have been summarised.
Estimation of local magnitude from signal duration records of W.W. N. S. S. Shillong
Authors: DUBE RK , RAMACHANDRAN K
Published: April 2022

Local magnitude (ML)in respect of 140 earthquakes, within magnitude spectra from 1.8. to 5.9, originating from within and around Shillong plateau in the northeast India, have been obtained from Wood. Anderson seismograms and corresponding signal duration in seconds have been determined from the earthquake records of short period vertical World Wide Network of Seismological Stations (WWNSS) seismograph at Shillong Observatory. Empirical equations have been obtained by the method of least squares for estimation of local magnitude, ML, from signal duration. It is seen that magnitude can be estimated within the limits of +-0.32 units.

 

Empirical equations have also been obtained between, ML, and surface wave magnitude, Ms, of Rao and Nag (1981) and ML and signal duration magnitude, MD, of Dattatrayam and Srivastava (1988) The fitness of local magnitude, ML, as estimated from signal duration in the present study and also with Ms (Rao and Nag .1981):and MD (Dattatrayam and Srivastava 1988) is evaluated in terms of correlation coefficients and standard errors of estimates.
Duration to and height at the time of flowering In relation to selected weather parameters: A study in the case of ragi over Bangalore
Authors: GANESAN GS , AHOBALARAO HR
Published: April 2022

On the basis of field experiments inducted at Bangalore, the influence of selected weather parameters on the duration to and the height at the time of flowering in the case of ragi as been made. It has been found that the duration to flowering in the case of ragi is positively correlated with average temperatures and average evaporation. The height at the time of flowering does not have any significant correlation with the weather parameters.
Further examination of the anomaly in the radiosonde data of Ahmedabad
Authors: ANANTHAKRISHNAN R , SOMAN MK
Published: April 2022

In the preceding paper attention was drawn to systematic errors in the radiosonde data of Ahmedabad leading to serious anomalies in the pressure-wind relationship in the Bombay-Ahmedabad-Jodhpur sectors. Since then we have examined the monthly mean aerological data of the three stations for the 18-year period 1965-1982. The study has revealed that anomalies of a systematic nature in the radiosonde data of Ahmedabad set in from about the end of 1976 and have persisted unnoticed Since then. It IS shown that throughout the year, the upper tropospheric temperatures over Ahmedabad as evaluated from the soundings are higher than those of Bombay and Jodhpur which contradicts climatology.

 

The possibility that the observed temperature anomaly over Ahmedabad may be caused by heat emission from the local thermal power station has been examined by calculations of plume rise of the emissions from the stacks at the power station. It is, shown that emissions cannot have any noticeable effect on the temperatures above 500 metres. It is, therefore, concluded that the observed anomalous temperatures have no physical reality
Influence of solar activities on the cyclonic disturbances over Indian seas
Authors: CHAKRABORTY PK , BANDYOPADHAYA R
Published: April 2022

The characteristics of the distribution of the annual number of cyclonic disturbances (C) over Indian seas (the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea including a few formed over land) daring the period 1891 to 1985 and its variation with solar activity, estimated in terms of annual mean sunspot number (S), has been studied. The variation of cyclonic disturbances with the duration of year solar cycle and the sun spot numbers indicate (i) a decrease in the average value of C with simultaneous In S from the middle of the decade, 1940-50, and (ii) a negative association between C and S for large value of the latter. A critical value of Sin the neighbourhood of 85 has also been found exceeding to which this association becomes prominent (correlation coefficient= -0, 54, significant at 1% level).
Potential convective instability analysis on squall days at Calcutta
Authors: BASU B , KANJILAL TANUKA , ROY A
Published: April 2022

The potential convective instability has been analyses for thunderstorm days accompanied by squalls at Calcutta. The analysis shows the existence of potential convective Instability at Calcutta on squall days. Some correlation is also found between observed squall speeds and the surface pressure changes. There is also some regression between the calculated vertical speeds of the downdrafts and the observed squall speeds. The upper air soundings both at 00 GMT and 12 GMT on 13 days with squalls at Calcutta have been used in this study. Here the factors like entrainment, atmospheric drag, compensating downward motion Induced In the environment have not been taken into account.
A study on variation of maximum temperature over Bhopal during last decade
Authors: BALAKRISHNAN TK , DUBEY DP
Published: April 2022

Daily maximum temperatures of Bhopal for four summer months, i.e., March. June have been studied for the years 1977 to 1987. From daily values of maximum temperatures, changes from the previous day value were calculated. Daily departures were also calculated. Depending upon their ranges, the changes are classified as per the standard meteorological convention. The frequency of occurrence of each category has been worked out for these months. Similar anaysis has been done for departures also. Percentage number of cases in the month where the temperature either continuously falls, rises or does not change for more than one day have been documented separately. Results indicate that in case of changes, 'Little change' together with 'No change' pre-dominates and accounts for 65% of the cases. It is observed that for all the months there is a gradual fall in the percentage frequency as the magnitude of variation of maximum temperature increases.
Forecasting rice yields in Gangetic West Bengal using rainfall and agricultural technology
Authors: PRASAD RAJENDRA , DUDHANE SN
Published: April 2022

The traditional method of linear multiple regression has been employed systematically to develop regression models to forecastrice yields in Gangetic West Bengal by using direct and derived parameters of rainfall, introducing technological trend and existing the series subsequently every year. The analysis of variance revealed that all regression models were highly significant  1%. The yields estimated by the models for all sample years lay within +- 10 %. The regression models explained more than 80 per cent of total variation In yields with multiple correlation coefficients exceeding 0.90.
Honorifics and the Japanese Bible: Goliath is “Ruder” than Pharaoh?
Authors: Doi S. E.
Published: April 2022

This paper is dedicated to the study of honorifics (lexically, morphologically, and/or grammatically marked polite/appropriate speech or language) in Bible translation. It includes a brief history of honorific studies, definitions of important terms (e.g., honorifics vs. politeness), challenges of honorifics in general, sociolinguistic factors or rules in Japanese honorifics, how honorifics are reflected in the Japanese Bible (e.g., pronouns, titles, familial terms, in-group vs. out-group, verbal honorifics including prefixes, suffixes, benefactives, imperatives), and specific issues or challenges found in the Japanese Bible. Unfortunately, the original languages of the Bible do not have much to say about honorifics. As such, translators are faced with difficult decisions, as the language may require every utterance to be marked as either “polite” or “casual” to some degree, i.e., one cannot keep the level of politeness “neutral.” I approach this issue of honorifics in Bible translation by observing how honorifics are reflected in one of the most read versions of the Japanese Bible, Shinkaiyaku Seisho 2017 ‘New Japanese Bible 2017,’ mainly focusing on the conversational discourse found within the New Testament, and particularly the Gospel according to Matthew. My hope is that this paper will contribute to raising awareness of honorifics, and at the same time provide some clues and a framework for those who are translating the Bible into languages which utilize them.
О механизме взаимодействия сернистого ангидрида с водородом
Authors: Гукасян П. С. , Макарян Э. М. , Арутюнян А. А. , Давтян А. Г.
Published: April 2022

Экспериментально изучена реакция взаимодействия сернистого ангидрида с водородом в интервале температур 670-723К при давлении 150 Торр. Методом математического моделирования анализирован механизм брутто реакции 4Н2 + 2SО2 →S2 + 4H2О. брезультате которой образуется молекулярная сера (S2). Этот процесс характеризуется отрицательным значением свободной энергии Гиббса ΔG723=−49,950 ккал/моль. Предложен новый механизм реакции. Методом (DFT-B3LYP) теории функционала плотности определены термохимические параметры элементарной реакции взаимодействия атомарной серы с монооксидом серы. Численный кинетический анализ предложенного механизма находится в хорошем согласии с результатами экспериментальных данных.
Микроволновый синтез цирконовых пигментов
Authors: Баграмян В. В. , Казарян А. А. , Саргсян А. А.
Published: April 2022

Разработан микроволновый метод получения циркона и цирконовых пигментов (V-ZrSiO4, Fe-ZrSiO4 и Pr-ZrSiO4), на основе кремнеземсодержащих горных пород Армении (перлит, диатомит, кварцит и др.). Синтез силиката циркония и его легирование хромофорами проведено одновременным взаимодействием всех компонентов пигмента в условиях микроволнового нагрева реакционой смеси: водных растворов силиката натрия (Na2O.SiO2), солей циркония (ZrOCl2.8H2O) и хромофоров (V2O5, FeCl3, PrCl3·6H2O). Растворы Na2SiO3 получены из горных пород. Термообработку синтезированных силикатов для получения кристаллической структуры и наводки цвета проводили в микроволновой и электрической печах. В качестве минерализатора использована часть хлорида натрия, образовавщийся при синтезе шихт пигментов. Установлено, что микроволновый синтез и микроволновая термообработка обеспечивают внедрение хромофора – ионов ванадия, железа и празеодима, в кристаллическую решетку циркона при более низких температурах и коротких временах, чем при традиционных способах получения этих пигментов. Микроволновый синтез шихт цирконовых пигментов методом соосаждения из растворимых соединений циркония, хромофоров и силиката натрия перспективен, прост и экономичен.
Синтез и региоселективность алкилирования замещенных 4-(1H-пиразол-1-ил)пиримидинов, пиразоло[1,5-a]- и1,2,4-триазоло[1,5-a]пиримидинов
Authors: Данагулян Г. Г. , Островский В. А. , Паносян Г. А. , Гарибян В. К. , Аракелян М. Р. , Бояхчян А. П.
Published: April 2022

Взаимодействием замещенных 5-аминопирaзолов и 5-амино-1,2,4-триазола с этоксиметилиденацетилацетоном, а также с натриевой солью этилового эфира ацетилпировиноградной кислоты, осуществлен синтез ряда замещенных пиразоло[1,5-a]- и 1,2,4-триазоло[1,5-a]пиримидинов. Реакцией того же этоксиметилиденацетилацетона с 2-бензил-4-гидразино-6-метилпиримидином синтезирован соответствующий замещенный 4-(1Н-пиразол-1-ил)пиримидин. Изучено алкилирование конденсированных и неаннелированных пиримидинов, содержащих пятичленное азоловое кольцо. Доказано, что алкилирование замещенных 4-(пиразол-1-ил)пиримидинов, а также конденсированных пиразоло[1,5-a]пиримидинов идет по атому азота пиримидинового кольца. При введении еще одного атома азота в азольный фрагмент направление электрофильной атаки смещается в сторону пятичленного кольца и в молекуле замещенного 1,2,4-триазоло[1,5-a]пиримидина алкилируется атом азота не пиримидинового, а триазольного цикла.
Kontribusi Mapping Peminatan Ekstrakurikuler dan Pendampingan Belajar dalam Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Siswa
Authors: Muslikhatun Nuzuliyah  , Usman Abu Bakar
Published: April 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengungkap dan mengevaluasi pengaruh mapping ekstrakurikuler dan pendampingan belajar terhadap prestasi belajar, dan diharapkan dapat memperoleh model pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan peserta didik era saat ini.

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif bersifat korelasional. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan angket dan wawancara. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisa deskriptif dan analisa statistik.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan antara (1) mapping peminatan ekstrakurikuler dengan prestasi belajar; (2) pendampingan belajar dengan prestasi belajar; serta (3) mapping peminatan ekstrakurikuler dan pendampingan belajar terhadap prestasi belajar siswa.
4-H Youth Development Professionals’ Perceptions of Youth Development Core Competence
Authors: Fox Janet E. , Sasser Diane , Arcemont Lisa
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this descriptive study was to assess the perceived level of competence among 4-H Youth Development Agents from a Southern state in the United States. The findings will be used to identify gaps in and opportunities for professional training and development experiences in supporting the competence and growth of youth professionals. Based on the 4-H Professional Research, Knowledge, and Competency Model (Stone & Rennekamp, 2004), youth development professionals rated their youth development competence in nine youth development core competency areas. Utilizing a five-point Likert-type scale ranging from 1=no knowledge to 5=expert, youth development professionals rated their youth development competence ranging from 3.12 to 3.54. According to an interpretive scale, youth development professionals rated their competence as intermediate. Staff felt most competent in the areas of current youth issues, career opportunities for youth, and family structures/relationships. Staff felt least competent in the area of mental development of youth. No one identified themselves as an expert in the areas of psychological development, emotional development, and current youth issues.