bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mix design of high-volume fly ash ultra high performance concrete
Authors: Tuan Nguyen Van , Dong Pham Sy , Thanh Le Trung , Thang Nguyen Cong , Hyeok Yang Keun
Published: November 2021

The addition of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to replace cement, especially with a high volume (> 50%), is an effective way to reduce the environmental impact due to the CO2 emissions generated in the production of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC). Unfortunately, no official guidelines of UHPC using a high volume of SCMs have been published up to now. This paper proposes a new method of mix design for UHPC using high volume fly ash (HVFA), that is referred to the particle packing optimization of the Compressive Packing Model proposed by F. de Larrard. This proposed method also considers the heat treatment curing duration to maximize the compressive strength of HVFA UHPC. The experimental results using this proposed mix design method show that the optimum fly ash content of 50 wt.% of binder can be used to produce HVFA UHPC with a compressive strength of over 120 MPa and 150 MPa under standard curing and heat treatment, respectively. Moreover, the embodied CO2 emissions of UHPC reduces 56.4% with addition of 50% FA.
Podoroga’s Method. An Ocular Analytics and an Instant of Writing
Authors: Gasilin Andrey V.
Published: November 2021

The paper is dedicated to the method of analysis of literary ontologies developed by Valery Podoroga within analytical anthropology. We attempt to formalize particular aspects of the method with an emphasis on the use of ocular metaphors as abstract representational schemata in the analysis of the writings of N. Gogol, F. Dostoevsky, A. Bely, A. Platonov, Yu. Druskin, S. Eisenstein, and Dz. Vertov. Particular attention is paid to the notion of the moment in Podoroga’s approach. It is viewed not only as a physical or metaphysical category, but also as a distinct discursive device related to the “defamiliarisation” technique proposed by Russian formalist V. Shklovsky as a vehicle of novelty and strangeness emerging in literary texts of innovative writers. We demonstrate how different temporal and ocular metaphors in Podoroga’s texts, such as “moment-time”, “suddenly-time”, “eye-bullet”, “eye-egg”, “eye-crystal”, “eye athleticism”, and “mechanical eye” fuel operational interaction between the optical and temporal discourse lines whilst describing transgressive experience and, concurrently, creating the conditions for its reproduction in the reader’s perception. On the whole, the research strategy of V. A. Podoroga may be construed as an optical construction where the initial ocular metaphor defines the nature and the structure of the entire studied literary ontology, representing the author’s view not only and less as a special way of literary interpretation of the real world, but more as an departure point in constructing an autonomous aesthetic space existing in its categorial logic and governed by its own spatiotemporal laws. Applying formal approach to the works of V.A. Podoroga has allowed us to identify its mainly constructivist nature and to uncover the methodological basis of his research strategy.
Visual Rhetoric
Authors: Shukurov Sharif М.
Published: November 2021

Visual rhetorics is not limited to socio-communicative connections, for example, a text and illustration, and, accordingly, a reader/viewer. Visual rhetorics is aimed at examining the process of formation of a visual object in time and space, as well as the prospects for studying visual information — the value of the integrity of the object and the hierarchy of its components. Visual rhetoric is based on mnemonic reception - artists and its viewers combine memory and imagination. A person of such a culture can rightly be called homo rhetoricus. Visual rhetorics, it must be understood, is not only related to fine arts or architecture. It is no coincidence that at present the rhetorics of culture is also developing widely, which can be described as the following entymema: art is rhetorical, since it falls within the scope of the culture of homo rhetoricus.
Die mediale Darstellung des Föderalismus während der Corona-Pandemie – Eine Auswertung von Positionen, Konnotationen und Bewertungen in deutschen Tageszeitungen (online first)
Authors: Reus Iris
Published: November 2021

Die vorliegende Studie stellt die erste umfassende und systematische Analyse der Medienberichterstattung zum deutschen Föderalismus dar. Ausgewertet wurden Positionen, Konnotationen und Bewertungen in 449 Statements aus 14 Tageszeitungen im Zusammenhang mit der Corona-Pandemie für den Zeitraum März bis September 2020. Methodisch werden quantitative und qualitative An-sätze kombiniert, um sowohl Verteilungsmuster als auch Themen und Motive zu erfassen. Die Ergebnisse bestätigen für die Krise, was die Literatur für ‚normale Zeiten‘ annimmt: Eine deutliche Mehrheit aller veröffentlichten Statements zum Föderalismus fällt negativ aus. Dies änderte auch die Phase der Einheitlichkeit der Landesregelungen infolge der Einigung auf einen umfassenden bundesweiten Lockdown nicht. Die erfolgreiche Stabilisierung des Infektionsgeschehens ‚trotz‘ unterschiedlicher Lockerungen in den Ländern führte (absolut) zu weniger negativen Statements, aber nicht zu substantiell positiven. Mehrheitlich negative Statements finden sich in der Gruppe der Bevölkerung, der JournalistInnen und auch der PolitikerInnen insgesamt; mehrheitlich positive Statements finden sich lediglich bei LandespolitikerInnen der CDU/CSU.
An Enhancement of Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Model Using Artificial Neural Networks
Authors: A.Hameed Musa.
Published: November 2021

This paper presents a model of Environment Representation Architecture for Intelligent Robot. The model consists of a vehicle, an environment, and landmarks. The proposed method is based on using SLAM based on ANN, back propagation algorithm, to be trained on predefined datasets on some environment. In this paper dun Using Artificial Neural on the Simultaneous Localization and Mapping enhances the obtained maps of the robot. Limitation of this paper to test the proposed system, different maps with different datasets are required, however, these datasets, need expensive sensors, vehicles and GPS receivers to be built. Use this information to build their decisions. The systematic error was solved by the proposed approach using ANN, depends only on the initial values that were used during the training phase, it considers previous landmarks in order to build the next route, but on the other hand, it does not accumulate the previous error.
Candida spp Complications in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients in Erbil City
Authors: A.Hamsaeed Payman , M. Muhammad Amera
Published: November 2021

This study has been carried out in Erbil City -Iraq, 30 patients were diagnosis by flow cytometry as AML which they were admitted to Nanakaly Hospital for Blood Disease and submitted to chemotherapy. Number of adults/children 22 (73.3%) / 8 (26.7%), female / male 13 (43.3%) / 17(56.7%). Only 20 (66.7%) patients were smoker. The highest number was subtyping M4 10 (33.3%) patients, followed by M1 7(23.3%), M3 6(20%), M2 were 3(10%) patients. M5 and M6 were 2 (6.7%). Ten candida spp isolates before induction phase chemotherapy show 9(90%) C.albicans, 1(10%) C. lusitaniae, and from 32 isolates after induction phase chemotherapy, 17(53.1%) C.albicans, 7(21.9%) C. lusitaniae, and 8(25%) C.famata. According to the site of infection, before starting chemotherapy 8(88.9%) C. albicans isolates were in the oral cavity and 1(11.1%) on the skin, while C. lusitaniae was 1 (100%) in oral cavity only. While after chemotherapy 12(70.6%) C.albicans in the oral cavity and 5(29.4%) on the skin, C. lusitaniae was 2 (28.6%) in the oral cavity and 5(71.4%) on the skin, while all C. famata was 8 (100%) on the skin The immunophenotype shows that the number and percentage of patients which the myeloid cells expressed cyMPO was 27(90) with mean percentage of positivity 59.38, while all patients expressed CD33 and CD13 on their blast cell 30(100) with a mean percentage of positivity 59.81 and 30.83 respectively.
¿Qué son las cookies de internet? Autodeterminación informativa; un tema pendiente en tiempos de pandemia
Authors: López Hernández Hernán , Valdés Javier
Published: November 2021

A comienzos del segundo año de una de las pandemias más grandes que ha acontecido en la historia registrable del ser humano, el aislamiento físico y social, han generado una infinidad de cambios entre los ciudadanos de todo el mundo, quienes cumplen un confinamiento obligatorio y en otros casos voluntario, propiciando el espacio perfecto para una mayor comunicación telemática y por qué no decirlo, también normalizando el funcionamiento de aquellas tareas de mayor complejidad, como lo es el desempeñar profesiones, oficios y diversas ocupaciones de manera remota.
Observaciones al Anteproyecto del Código Penal
Authors: López Hernández Hernán
Published: November 2021

El Anteproyecto de Código Penal 2018, constituye una valiosa y muy necesaria modernización de las artes más desactualizadas del actual Código Penal tales como el sistema de autoría y participación, la determinación legal y judicial de penas y los delitos económicos y organizacionales.
Ethereum Blockchain based Smart Contract for Secured Transactions between Founders/Entrepreneurs and Contributors under Start-up Projects
Authors: Thakur Namrata , Shinde Dr. Vinayak D
Published: November 2021

Many implementation of blockchain technology are widely available today. This Project explains how blockchain technology improves efficiency and builds faith in funding process of startup process which affect today’s business and industries. Designing Block chain based a decentralized, distributed ledger, which records transactions or events of funding process in Start-up is discussed.Start –ups facing an issue of raising a required fund. Although there are many sources are available to entrepreneurs who wish to begin new businesses or expand existing ones, like family, friends, friends of friends, bank loan, use of internet, online crowd funding platform and many more. However, to look at the proper distribution and utilization of money and to keep track of it is main problem. This proposed system may provide the solution with blockchain technology for issues related to crowdfunding contract. Through the notion of smart contract automated interaction between and existing transaction system is discussed. A solution for the issues like security, abuse of investor and illegal transactions in crowdfunding process is prompted in this project.The idea behind model is to use ethereum based smart contract for securely and effectively handling connection between fundraisers,vendors and project manager/idea person. Blockchain enabled,distributed platforms is used to avoid fraud and to view proper utilization and distribution of money raised by different contributors.
Classification and Performance of Biometric Authentication
Authors: Meshram Dr. Vijeet , Sasankar Dr. A.B.
Published: November 2021

Out of the many authentication schemes in this paper we are trying to focus on the performance and classification of one of the techniques of authentication that is the biometric authentication. Although efforts of the entire international biometric community, the measurement of accuracy of a biometric system is far to be completely investigated and, eventually, standardized. The paper presents a critical analysis of the measurement of an accuracy and performance of a biometric system.
Handwritten Digit Recognition System
Authors: Mendapara Shubham , Pabani Krish , Paneliya Yash
Published: November 2021

Recently, handwritten digit recognition has become impressively significant with the escalation of the Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). Apart from this, deep learning has brought a major turnaround in machine learning, which was the main reason it attracted many researchers. We can use it in many applications. The main aim of this article is to use the neural network approach for recognizing handwritten digits. The Convolution Neural Network has become the center of all deep learning strategies. Optical character recognition (OCR) is a part of image processing that leads to excerpting text from images. Recognizing handwritten digits is part of OCR. Recognizing the numbers is an important and remarkable subject. In this way, since the handwritten digits are not of same size, thickness, position, various difficulties are faced in determining the problem of recognizing handwritten digits. The unlikeness and structure of the compositional styles of many entities further influences the example and presence of the numbers. This is the strategy for perceiving and organizing the written characters. Its applications are such as programmed bank checks, health, post offices, for education, etc.

In this article, to evaluate CNN's performance, we used the MNIST dataset, which contains 60,000 images of handwritten digits. Achieves 98.85% accuracy for handwritten digit. And where 10% of the total images were used to test the data set.
Bit Reduction based Compression Algorithm for DNA Sequences
Authors: Gilmary Rosario , G Murugesan
Published: November 2021

Deoxyribonucleic acid called DNA is the smallest fundamental unit that bears the genetic instructions of a living organism. It is used in the up growth and functioning of all known living organisms. Current DNA sequencing equipment creates extensive heaps of genomic data. The Nucleotide databases like GenBank, size getting 2 to 3 times larger annually. The increase in genomic data outstrips the increase in storage capacity. Massive amount of genomic data needs an effectual depository, quick transposal and preferable performance. To reduce storage of abundant data and data storage expense, compression algorithms were used. Typical compression approaches lose status while compressing these sequences. However, novel compression algorithms have been introduced for better compression ratio. The performance is correlated in terms of compression ratio; ratio of the capacity of compressed file and compression/decompression time; time taken to compress/decompress the sequence. In the proposed work, the input DNA sequence is compressed by reconstructing the sequence into varied formats. Here the input DNA sequence is subjected to bit reduction. The binary output is converted to hexadecimal format followed by encoding. Thus, the compression ratio of the biological sequence is improved.
A Study on Evaluation of Alkaline and Acid Phosphatase Isozymes During Different Developmental Stages of New Breeding Lines and Races of Bombyx mori L
Authors: A. C. Manjula , E Keshamma
Published: November 2021

It is interesting to note that different silkworm races reared in laboratory offer an important testing ground for the application of biochemical methods to taxonomic problems. Moreover, there is scarcity of knowledge on enzyme studies in new breeding lines and races of silkworm specially Bombyx mori L. Therefore, we designed the present study with the main goal to evaluate the activities of alkaline and acid phosphatases quantitatively during different developmental stages of new breeding lines and races viz. Kalimpong-A (KA), B18, Pure Mysore (PM), evolved R1 and R2 of Bombyx mori L. Quantitative estimations of in alkaline and acid phosphatases were expressed in terms of enzyme activity. Alkaline and acid phosphatase activities during the different developmental stages of KA, NB18, PM, evolved R1 & R2 races were determined using Sodium-1 naphthahyl phosphate as a substrate following the dye-coupling method. The assay mixture included 2 ml of substrate and 0.2 ml of enzyme extract and incubation was made for 30 minutes at 25°c. The reaction was stopped by adding 2 ml of post coupling solution (5 parts of 4% sodium dodecyl sulphate and 2 parts of 0.2% Fast red TR salt) and colorimetric determination were made at 540 nm. Results illustrated that the activity of phosphatases was found to be different and high activity was found in the larval stage, which is feeding stage followed by pupae.
Thermal Analysis of Extended surfaces from the Heat sink of Different shape - A Brief Review
Authors: Kumar Alok , Singh Dr. Ajay , Verma Prof. Ashish
Published: November 2021

This paper introduces a brief review about the way of heat extraction enhancement from heat sink using fins of different types and different shapes and also with different shape of perforation. Extended surfaces from the base plate or heat sink is nothing but they are FINS. There are various types of fin exits. They are Rectangular, Square, Annular, Elliptical, Cylindrical or Pin fin which is utilized with different geometrical combinations. To achieve maximum temperature droop from the base surface or heat sink by using fins numerous trials are completed or being carried out for designing optimized Fin. The optimization of Fin can be achieved by increasing surface contact area with the atmospheric air. In these days there are numbers of experiment is done on fins like Solid fin, Porous fins and Solid fins with perforation, has also been brought off. The various design modifications which are implemented and studied analytically and experimentally by the researchers using ANSYS Work bench is been discussed in this review paper.
Perception of Undergraduate Students on Availability and Utilization of Interactive White Board on Performance In Biology
Authors: Matazu Dr. Suleiman Sa'adu
Published: November 2021

The aim of this research is to assess availability and utilization of Interactive White Boards (IWBs) in teaching and learning of Biology among Undergraduate students in Sokoto State. The research is a descriptive survey with a population of 587 and a sample size of 234 100 level students of Science and Vocational Education department who are offering biology courses at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. A self-designed questionnaire tagged ‘Assessment of the use of Interactive White Board in Teaching and Learning Biology’ (AIWBTLB) and Biology Performance Test (BTP) were used as instruments for data collection. The instruments were validated by experts and exhibited reliability index of 0.87 and 0.79 using Cronbach alpha and split half method respectively. The data generated was statistically analyzed using descriptive statistics and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Findings revealed that the required IWBs for teaching and learning Biology were not available; and the available IWBs were not adequately utilized. Equally important, a positive relationship was found between IWBs utilization and undergraduate students’ performance in biology. It was however recommended among others that, government; management of universities should as a matter of urgent importance provide adequate IWBs devices for the teaching and learning of Biology in the universities; and to provide modalities in which students are encouraged to make full use of IWBs in the teaching and learning of Biology.
Diagnosis and management of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Duggal Navneet , Mishra Akshita
Published: November 2021

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopment disorder that deals with the antisocial behavior of the patient, verbal or nonverbal communication in first three year of birth, with lack of emotional understanding of patient as well as other and also do not point toward thing patient wants. Person suffering from ASD also suffer with seizures and half epileptic seizures as well. The patient also has Restricted, repetitive behavior, interests, or activities. The study for ASD describes that there are three type of ASD

• Rett syndrome
• Asperger's Syndrome.
• Pervasive Development Disorder.

The etiology explains that ASD is not single disorder it comes with multiple functional disorder. Single gene mutation also responsible for development disorder as well. Development disorder due to single gene mutation the X chromosome become very fragile and leads to various number of brain and development disorders.
In diagnosis which doctor depend upon the behaviors of the patient, the patient does not make any eye contact and some associated behavior also include repetitive behavior, hand flapping. The major due to ASD is epileptic attack because of loss of white matter in brain.
An Enhanced Cluster based Energy Efficient Optimal Routing in WSN
Authors: G. Sai Krishna  , Dr. D. J. Nagendra Kumar
Published: November 2021

In recent years, Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have been emerged as an important research area due to its wide spread application in various domains such as military sensing and tracking, environment monitoring, patient monitoring, etc. WSN also have various advantages in gathering the data also with data transmission as well. Even though WSN has such advantages, there is certain drawback related to the energy consumption for data transmission over the network. Wireless sensor networks basically depend on the availability of nodes for transmission and if some dead nodes are available on the designated path of transmission, there will be delay in communication and also will affect the energy consumptions. Also when a particular node is transmitting any data packet with high power, it may lead to interference which will affect the proper transmission of data and wastage of power as well. For power level reduction proper methodology has to be followed starting with the clustering and designing of routing protocols.
We intend to develop an enhanced clustering algorithm for initial clustering of sensor nodes for data transmission. Nodes will be clustered based on working attributes. Once nodes are clustered into different groups, transmission path will be assigned. An energy efficient optimal protocol will be designed in our approach for routing to improve the energy utilization by optimal power utilization. For optimization, we can employ multi objective optimization techniques which can enhance the optimal selection of power utilization. The proposed scheme will be then compared with some existing techniques to show the efficiency of the proposed approach.
On a new species of the Genus Spinicauda, Travassos (1920) (Nematoda: Heterakidae) in Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Anura: Bufonidae ) from Industrial area of Aurangabad (Maharashtra) India
Authors: Sujeet Jamdar
Published: November 2021

Spinicauda anurae sp. nov. from the intestine of Duttaphrynus melanostictus [21] collected from industrial area of Aurangabad (M.S.) India. The specimens under investigation show the resemblance in their various body characters with S. cophotis Baylis, [7]. Morphologically the most closely related species is S. voltaensis [2] in Bufo sp. from Burkina Faso, but it differs in smooth cuticle and is less sclerotized.
Impact of Changed Life Style on COVID-19 in India : Teachings of Sanathana Dharma (The eternal truth)
Authors: Dr. I. Radhika
Published: November 2021

COVID-19 has come as a sharp caution to humankind to introspect and rectify. With values on the decline and humans seeming to have lost empathy, one feels a need to recharge and reconnect. The Indian way of living has many scientific principles natural in it to fight infectious diseases. We follow the Sanatan Sanskriti thoughts traditionally, sometimes not even grasping the rationale behind it. This article tries to explore the correlation between the preventive measures and some of our traditional Sanatan practices. There is a need to promote our cultural practices and avoid running behind the ultra-modern ways of living so that the world learns to combat and live with the COVID 19.
Detection of Knee Joint Disorders using SVM Classifier
Authors: Alphonsa Salu S. J.  , Jeraldin Auxillia D
Published: November 2021

A non-invasive technique using knee joint vibroarthographic (VAG) signals can be used for the early diagnosis of knee joint disorders. Among the algorithms devised for the detection of knee joint disorders using VAG signals, algorithms based on entropy measures can provide better performance. In this work, the VAG signal is preprocessed using wavelet decomposition into sub band signals. Features of the decomposed sub bands such as approximate entropy, sample entropy & wavelet energy are extracted as a quantified measure of complexity of the signal. A feature selection based on Principal Component Analysis (PCA) is performed in order to select the significant features. The extracted features are then used for classification of VAG signal into normal and abnormal VAG using support vector machine. It is observed that the classifier provides a better accuracy with feature selection using principal component analysis. And the results show that the classifier was able to classify the signal with an accuracy of 82.6%, error rate of 0.174, sensitivity of 1.0 and specificity of 0.888.
Diet and Nurturing Behavior of Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus Linn.) in Some Selected Habitat of Northern Odisha, India
Authors: Biswajeet Panda  , Bhaskar Behera
Published: November 2021

The Asian elephant's (Elephas maximus) nurturing behavior with food fondness was deliberate in Northern land of Odisha during February 2017 to December 2019.The foremost objective of the existing survey is to document the forage plant species intake by Asian elephants. Though the respective study area harbors a noble quantity of plant types, only 146 species were identified as fodder plants which have been consumed by elephants in this survey period. The food path of elephant was identified as branch flouting, bark flaking, twig infringement, flower tugging and stem twisting and uprooting in different regions of study area throughout altered seasons. Adaptation of principally browsing strategy with that of grazing around the year was related to seasonal variation of diet plants as per the availability. This survey elucidates that total 146 species of forest plants belongs to 55 Families and 19 species of non-forest plant belongs to 8 Families. The extensive consumable plant species by elephants i.e. Aegle marmelos (Bel), Careya arbore (Kumbhi), Bauhinia racemosa, Kydia calycina, Bauhinia vahli(Siali), Helicteres isora(Orola), Madhuca indica (Mahulo), Zizyphus mauritiona (BaraKoli), Artocarpus heterophyllus (Panasa), Shorea robust(Sal),Limonia acidissima (Kendu), Smilax zeylanica (Muturi) and Diosporea species. They were affectionate fruits of Mangifera indica and Artocarpus heterophyllus in summer, bamboo during rainy and Madhuca indica during winter. Minuscular analysis of elephant’s dung showing an extraordinary variation in typical dicot- monocot proportion recommended that the food plant collection of elephant was extremely seasonal and unscrupulous.
Classroom Factors that Influence Self-esteem in Gifted Children : A Case Study in Sri Lanka
Authors: Kamani Priyadarshani  , Samudra Senarath
Published: November 2021

This study examines how factors in the classroom environment influence gifted children and their self-esteem in Junior Secondary level classes in Sri Lanka, using a sample survey design. One hundred and two male and female gifted students at Junior Secondary level from two geographical provinces were selected using the snowballing sampling method, with the Ravens Standardized Matrix Test and teacher nominations. The Coppersmith’s Self Esteem Scale was employed to examine these children’s self-esteem and a self-developed screening test was implemented to identify the factors in the classroom environment that influenced them. The results of the study revealed that such gifted children presented significant classroom environment trigger factors, such as teaching-learning issues, neglect by the teachers, unhappiness with their teachers, lack of attention from the teachers, teachers’ lack of teaching skills and methods, peer pressure and peer relationships issues. Due to these classroom influences, the children presented psychological difficulties including physical, emotional and behavioral difficulties. Of these, emotional difficulties showed higher scores as compared to other difficulties. When considering self-esteem, forty-seven children presented an overall low score in contrast to both average and higher scores in the sample. There was a significant positive correlation between emotional, behavioral and physical difficulties and self-esteem. Thus, it seemed that the development of professional skills and the need for further teacher training related to special education are vital. It is also important to provide integrated professional counselling services to strengthen the self-esteem and well-being of talented children, in the school system.
Studies on Wear Behaviour of Coated RHA-TIO2-LM24 Aluminium Alloy Composite
Authors: Chandar  , Dr. G Harish  , Gujjala Anil Babu  , Puneeth P  , Dr. H K Shivanand
Published: November 2021

Liquid metallurgy method based aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) are extensively utilized in diverse engineering applications including shipbuilding, structural, non-structural, automotive, and aerospace owing to their superior strength, weightless, low density, excellent corrosion, and wear resistance. In the present research work, liquid state technique is employed to prepare the LM4/RHA/TiO2 composites containing four different mass proportion of RHA and TiO2. The weight proportion of reinforcements ie RHA-1,3&5 and TiO2 2,5&6 respectively.From the dry sliding wear studies, it is evident that the incorporation of RHA and TiO2 particles into the LM24 aluminium matrix alloy increases the wear resistance properties up to 45% as compared with the dry sliding behaviour of pure aluminium LM4 alloy. Dry sliding wear results revealed that the parameters like varying weight percentage, sliding speed, and applied load are the direct impact on the wear behaviour of the hybrid composites. A reduction of up to 34 % wear rate was observed by incorporation of 5% of RHA and 1% & 6 %of TiO2 particles as compared with the remaining percentage of reinforcements. The developed Coated RHA-TIO2 -LM24 aluminum alloy composite exhibits excellent mechanical properties, can be used in long-term applications in which saving weight is an important feature, such applications include and automotive engine parts and aerospace industry. In automotive industry, it can be used for making Brake disc, Turbo-compressors, Pump supporting parts, rear axle, differential housing.
Novel Properties of Semiconductor Nanowires
Authors: Kruti Wohra  , Arun Kumar Diwakar  , Anant G. Kulkarni
Published: November 2021

Semiconductor nanowires guarantee to give the structure squares to another age of nanoscale electronic and optoelectronic gadgets and display novel electronic and optical properties inferable from their special underlying one-dimensionality and conceivable quantum confinement impacts in two measurements. With an expansive choice of creations and band structures, these one-dimensional semiconductor nanostructures are viewed as the basic segments in a wide scope of potential nanoscale device applications. This review paper explains the basic properties showed by semiconductor nanowires. Novel properties including nanowire miniature hole lasing, phonon transport, interfacial security, and synthetic detecting are reviewed.
Impact of Import and Export on The Ghanaian Economy
Authors: Whajah Samuel Miezah
Published: November 2021

International trade is a cross-border exchange of goods and services. Ghana, a developing country, is no different from countries that rely heavily on international trade. The study seeks to analyze data obtained from the secondary annual time series for the period 1990 to 2020. Through multiple regression analysis between the trade and the economic growth, Augmented Dickey fuller test, Johansen co-integration test, Vector auto regression test, and Co-variance analysis Vector error cointegration test were used to verify the main hypothesis. The emphasis reveals positive effect of trade on the GDP of Ghana thereby having significant impact on the Ghanaian economy.
Solving One Dimensional Ground Water Recharge Through Porous Media Using Elzaki Transform
Authors: Krima B. Patel  , Dr. Kamlesh A. Patel
Published: November 2021

In this paper, we have discussed the application of Elzaki Transform for finding the solution of One-Dimensional Ground Water Recharge through porous media. In this work, we present a reliable combination of Elaki transform and Adomian Decomposition method. The proposed method introduces Adomian polynomials and the nonlinear terms can be handled by the use of this polynomials easily. The Elaki Decomposition Method is used to solve the particular problem. The purpose of this method is to extend the application of Elzaki Decomposition Method. The proposed method worked perfectly to find the One-Dimensional Ground Water Recharge through porous media problem. We obtain numerical solution and graphical representation.
Awareness, Perception and Usage of Nutraceuticals in Indian Society
Authors: Anushka Menon  , Mugdhali Sawant  , Shivangi Mishra  , Prachi Bhatia  , Sejal Rathod
Published: November 2021

During the last few decades, the demand for healthy food and beverages has increased and it is expected to continue increasing in the future. A Nutraceutical is defined as any substance that provides medical or health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease. Its constituents are either of known therapeutic activity or contribute substantially to the therapeutic activity of a drug. This research study was dedicated towards a better understanding of nutraceuticals in terms of its awareness, perception and usage by the general public. The study also provided the opinion of clinicians on the same. Sample populations of 650 individuals and 50 clinicians were analyzed in the study. The consumers’ willingness towards nutraceuticals was explained through the following predictors- Age group, gender, health perception and occupation. Google forms platform was used to make the questionnaires and was distributed over social media. Data analysis was performed using Google Sheets (Pivot Tables) and Microsoft Excel (Power Query Editor tool). The data was compared and relationships were mapped among the various factors included in the study. The results conclusively depicted that factors like affordability and employment status played a role in the purchase of nutraceuticals. The COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in influencing consumers to opt for immunity boosting products and supplements. The study was also able to understand the various consumption patterns and opinions of respondents on the different nutraceutical products available in the market. The survey was observed to have increased public awareness in the sample population.
Synthesis of Chlorinated 3,5 Diaryl 2 Pyrazrolines
Authors: Pratiksha S. Rathod  , Shilpa G. Chavan
Published: November 2021

Pyrazolines are important nitrogen containing 5-membered heterocyclic compounds. Various, pyrazoline derivatives have been found to possess considerable biological and pharmaceutical applications as activities, which stimulated the research activity in this field. The chlorinated 3,5-diary-l-2-pyrazolines has been synthesized by reaction of appropriately substituted chloro chalcones and mono-substituted hydrazine’s have been synthesized. These compounds were characterized using IR, 1H-NMR and Mass spectra and Elemental analysis. They possess some potent biological activities. Therefore, biological screening of novel compounds has been also done.
Relação Positiva entre o Ângulo de Fase Padronizado e o Estadiamento Clínico em Indivíduos com Câncer
Authors: Ferreira Thalles Marciano de Santana , Sousa Isabela Naves de , Mendes Ana Beatriz Dantas , Miranda Bruna Luísa Gomes de , Silva Ana Carolina Lúcio Pereira da , Azevedo Clélia Carla de Medeiros Carvalho , Lopes Márcia Marília Gomes Dantas
Published: November 2021

Introdução: O câncer e caracterizado pela multiplicação desordenada de células de um dado tecido, com potencial para invadir outros órgãos e tecidos. O conhecimento da extensão anatômica do câncer e sua capacidade de infiltração são importantes para nortear terapias e prognostico, e a evolução dessa doença tem forte impacto negativo no estado nutricional do paciente. O angulo de fase (AF) se apresenta como ótima ferramenta prognostica para esse grupo. Objetivo: Associar o angulo de fase padronizado (AFP) com o estadiamento clinico em indivíduos com câncer. Método: Estudo observacional e transversal, realizado com adultos e idosos com câncer não hospitalizados. As informações clinicas e o estadiamento clinico (TNM) do câncer foram obtidos por meio de prontuário eletrônico. Foi realizada a Avaliação Subjetiva Global Produzia pelo Próprio Paciente (ASG-PPP), e calculados o AF, mediante os valores obtidos pela bioimpedância e, em seguida, o AFP. Resultados: Participaram da pesquisa 25 voluntários com média de idade de 58,3 anos (±13,7), sendo 54,8% do sexo feminino e 54,8% idosos. O tipo de câncer mais frequente foi o de estomago (36%); 44% dos participantes tinham estádios clínicos II e 56%, III ou IV. Segundo a ASG-PPP, 74% dos voluntários apresentavam algum grau de comprometimento nutricional (escores B ou C), e foi detectada associação positiva entre o AFP e o estadiamento tumoral (p>0,0414). Conclusão: O AFP se relacionou positivamente com o estadiamento clinico em indivíduos com câncer.
Sequelae of COVID 19 in taste and smell: a brief literature review
Authors: Chaves Ieda Bezerra , Fecury Amanda Alves , Oliveira Euzébio de , Dendasck Carla Viana , Dias Claudio Alberto Gellis de Mattos
Published: November 2021

Viruses are a living being that is not formed by cellular structure. Viruses can be transmitted by direct contact with infected individuals or indirectly from contaminated surfaces. Defined as a new variety of coronaviruses, COVID 19 made the World Health Organization (WHO) declare in early 2020 a crisis in global public health. Considering the high transmissibility of this virus, it was necessary to adopt measures to prevent transmission and infection. Symptoms caused by COVID-19 are usually fever, dry cough, shortness of breath (dyspnea), tiredness (fatigue), sore throat, headache, and diarrhea. Other symptoms, to a lesser extent are anosmia (loss of smell), hyposmia (decreased smell) and ageusia (loss of sense of taste). The objective of this was to review the last two years on the sequelae of COVID 19 in taste and smell. A brief literature review was conducted in scientific articles on the sequelae of COVID 19 in taste and smell, between 2020 and 2021, in Portuguese, in the Google Scholar search database. Women and young people are the most affected by the sequelae of taste and smell caused by COVID-19. there are no specific and scientifically proven treatments to the various dysfunctions, but the most indicated is the practice of olfactory training. Studies related to dysfunctions are limited, mainly, in Brazil and when they are analyzed as sequelae. The continuity of scientific research is indispensable, because only this process will be able to elucidate the doubts that still exist and generate appropriate treatments for people who developed COVID-19.
Cities of Migration WARC file
Authors: Integration Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration &
Published: November 2021

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Aplikasi Pupuk Bokashi Padat Berbahan Dasar Berbeda terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Tanaman Krokot (Portulaca oleracea L.)
Authors: Naisoko Maria Irma
Published: November 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui aplikasi pupuk bokashi padat berbahan dasar berbeda terhadap pertumbuhan dan produksi tanaman krokot (Portulaca oleracea. L.). Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada tanggal 2 Maret 2020, bertempat di lahan Pertanian Universitas Timor. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan percobaan lapangan yang menerapkan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari 4 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan sehingga terdapat 16unit satuan percobaan. Perlakuan yang diuji terdiri dari R0: Tanpa pupuk Bokashi (kontrol), R1: Pupuk Bokashi Berbahan dasar Ekskreta Ayam, R2: Pupuk Bokashi Berbahan dasar Feses Sapi dan R3: Pupuk Bokashi Berbahan dasar Feses Kambing. Adapun variabel yang diamati dalam penelitian ini adalah panjang penyebaran (cm), diameter batang (mm), jumlah anakan, berat segar tanaman (gram) dan berat kering tanaman(gram). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian bokashi padat berbahan dasar ekskreta ayam menghasilkan panjang penyebaran tanaman terbaik yakni 8.53 cm sedangkan bokashi padat berbahan dasar feses sapi yang terbaik dalam meningkatkan diameter batang (0,39 mm); jumlah anakan (2,11); berat segar tanaman (3.17 gram) dan berat kering tanaman (0,44 gram). Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemberian bokashi berbahan dasar ekskreta ayam dan feses sapi sangat aktif dalam meningkatkan nilai pertumbuhan dan produksi tanaman krokot karena mengandung unsur hara yang dibutuhkan untuk pertumbuhan tanaman.
Aplikasi Bokashi Cair Berbahan Dasar Berbeda terhadap Pertumbuhan Sentro (Centrocema pubescens)
Authors: Seran Maria Julia Dacosta
Published: November 2021

Penelitian ini telah dilaksanakan selama 75 hari, terhitung dari awal September sampai awal November 2020 di kebun percobaan Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Timor. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui aplikasi bokashi cair berbahan dasar berbeda terhadap pertumbuhan sentro (Centrocema pubescens). Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari 4 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan sehingga terdapat 16 unit percobaan. Perlakuan yang diberikan antara lain R0 = Tanpa bokashi cair, R1 = Bokashi cair berbahan dasar feses sapi, R2 = Bokashi cair berbahan dasar feses Kambing, R3 = Bokashi cair berbahan dasar ekskreta ayam. Variabel yang diuji meliputi jumlah daun, diameter batang, dan panjang penyebaran. Hasil analisis sidik ragam menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan yang diberi bokashi cair dari bahan dasar ekskreta ayam berpengaruh nyata (P<0,05) dimana perlakuan bokashi cair dari bahan dasar ekskreta ayam (R3) lebih baik dibandingkan dengan yang diberi bokashi cair dari jenis lainnya, yaitu dengan jumlah daun sebanyak 28,72 helai, diameter batang 0,29 cm, dan panjang penyebaran 14,08. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa bokashi cair berbahan dasar ekskreta ayam menghasilkan pertumbuhan yang baik pada tanaman Sentro (Centrocema pubencens), yaitu dengan jumlah daun sebanyak 18,72 helai, diameter batang 0,29 cm, dan panjang penyebaran 14,08 cm.
Pengaruh Kombinasi Teh Kompos Berbahan Dasar Ekskreta Ayam dan Biochar Berbahan Dasar Sufmuti (Chromolaena odorata L.) terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Rumput Odot (Pennisetum purpureum cv. Mott)
Authors: Suri Yustina
Published: November 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh level biochar dan dosis teh kompos serta interaksinya terhadap pertumbuhan dan produksi rumput odot. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada 25 Mei 2020 sampai 3 Agustus 2020 bertempat di kebun percobaan Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Timor, Kelurahan sasi, Kecamatan Kota, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini metode eksperimen menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) pola faktorial 3x3. Adapun Faktor yang diuji yaitu faktor pertama level biochar dan faktor kedua dosis teh kompos. Level biochar terdiri dari 3 taraf meliputi: L0 : Tanpa Biochar, L1 : Biochar 100 g/pot, L2 : Biochar 200 g/pot. Faktor kedua dosis teh kompos terdiri dari 3 taraf meliputi D0 : Tanpa Teh Kompos, D1 : Dosis 150 ml/pot, D2 : Dosis 300 ml/pot. Dari kedua faktor di atas dihasilkan 9 kombinasi perlakuan yang terdiri dari L0D0, L0D1, L0D2, L1D0, L1D1, L1D2, L2D0, L2D1, L2D2 dan tiap kombinasi terdiri dari 4 ulangan sehingga terdapat 36 satuan percobaan. Variabel yang diamati yaitu Tinggi Tanaman (cm), Jumlah Anakan (Tunas), Diameter Batang, Berat Segar Daun (g), Berat Kering Daun (g). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tidak terjadi interaksi antara level biochar dan dosis teh kompos terhadap tinggi tanaman, diameter batang, jumlah anakan, berat segar dan berat kering daun rumput odot. Disimpulkan bahwa produksi tanaman terbaik dihasilkan pada perlakuan kombinasi biochar 200 g/pot dan dosis teh kompos 300 ml/pot dan tidak terjadi interaksi antara level biochar dan dosis teh kompos terhadap pertumbuhan dan produksi rumput odot. Pemberian Biochar dengan level 200 g (L2) secara nyata (P<0.05) mampu meningkatkan produksi berat segar sebesar 66.40 g dan berat kering tanaman 29.10 g, namun tidak berpengaruh nyata (P>0.05) terhadap tinggi tanaman, diameter batang dan jumlah anakan yang dihasilkan. Pemberian dosis teh kompos 150 ml (D1) memberikan hasil terbaik terhadap diameter batang yang dihasilkan sebesar 1.27 cm namun tidak berpengaruh terhadap variabel lain.
Pengaruh Lama Penyimpanan Semen Segar pada Media Simpan Coldbox terhadap Motilitas, Viabilitas Spermatozoa dan pH Semen Ayam Buras
Authors: Bria Alfonsius , Dethan Agustinus A. , Lisnahan Charles V.
Published: November 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh lama penyimpanan semen segar pada media coldbox terhadap motilitas, viabilitas spermatozoa dan pH semen ayam buras. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada Bulan Oktober 2020 di Laboratorium Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Timor Kefamenanu Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara (TTU). Semen ayam yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berasal dari 10 ekor ayam buras jantan dengan kisaran umur 2-3 tahun atau dengan panjang taji 2-3 cm. Hal ini sebagai dasar seleksi ternak jantan untuk menghasilkan semen yang berkualitas yang akan dijadikan sebagai bahan penelitian. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode experimen laboratorium dengan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari 4 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan sehingga terdapat 12 unit percobaan yaitu: R1: Penyimpanan semen segar selama waktu (0 jam), R2: Penyimpanan semen segar selama waktu (2 jam), R3: Penyimpanan semen segar selama waktu (4 jam), R4: Penyimpanan semen segar selama waktu (6 jam). Variabel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah: Motilitas spermatozoa, Viabilitas spermatozoa, pH semen. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan Analisis Sidik Ragam uji Duncan. Dengan menggunakan software statistical packge for the social ssciences (SPSS. 20). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata motilitas spermatozoa pada perlakuan R1, R2, R3 dan R4, masing-masing adalah motilitas massa 4±0, 4±0, 4±0 dan 3±0,6. Motilitas individu 80±00, 80±00, 80±00, dan 80±00. Viabilitas 96±02, 94±04, 95±73, dan 91±75. pH semen 8±05, 8±00, 8±05 dan 8±00. Analisis statistik menunjukan bahwa perlakuan berpengaruh nyata pada viabilitas spermatozoa ayam buras. Disimpulkan bahwa spermatozoa ayam buras dapat bertahan hidup selama 6 jam di dalam media simpan coldbox yang berisi es batu.
Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Students' Islamic Education Learning Outcomes
Authors: Aprianda Aprianda
Published: November 2021

This research is motivated by the importance of student success in learning that is measured through learning outcomes. The reality shows that student learning outcomes in Islamic Education subjects are still low. Learning outcomes can be influenced by several factors, one of which is emotional intelligence. This study aims to determine the effect of emotional intelligence on student learning outcomes in Islamic Education subjects. This research is a quantitative approach by survey method. The population in this study was 40 students of the fifth grade at Sekolah Indonesia Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The total sampling technique selected that. The instrument in this research consisted of an emotional intelligence questionnaire and a learning outcome test. The data were analyzed using a simple linear regression test. Based on data analysis, it was found that emotional intelligence has a significant effect on student learning outcomes in Islamic Education subjects. Therefore, emotional intelligence needs to be honed from an early age because emotional intelligence is one of the axes of individual success in various aspects of life.