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Impact of Advertising on Consumer Buying Behaviour
Authors: Prakash Pranav
Published: April 2024

This study delves into the intricate relationship between advertising and consumer buying behavior, aiming to provide a nuanced understanding of the various mechanisms through which advertising influences purchasing decisions. Through a comprehensive review of relevant literature and empirical research, this paper explores the multifaceted impact of advertising on consumers' attitudes, preferences, and behaviors. The study examines how advertising serves as a potent tool for creating awareness, shaping brand perceptions, and eliciting emotional responses among consumers. It investigates the role of advertising in influencing consumer preferences by highlighting product features, benefits, and unique selling propositions. Furthermore, the study explores the persuasive techniques employed in advertisements, such as social proof, scarcity, and celebrity endorsements, and their effects on consumer decision-making processes. Moreover, the research investigates the significance of repetition and reinforcement in advertising, emphasizing the role of continuous exposure in maintaining brand salience and message retention in consumers' minds. It also explores the social and cultural influences embedded within advertising messages, examining how they shape consumer aspirations, values, and lifestyles. Additionally, the study considers the role of advertising as an information source for consumers, analyzing its impact on their information-seeking behavior and purchase decisions. Furthermore, it explores how advertising helps alleviate cognitive dissonance among consumers post-purchase, reaffirming their satisfaction and loyalty to the brand. Through its comprehensive analysis, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamics between advertising and consumer buying behavior, offering insights that can inform marketing strategies and enhance the effectiveness of advertising campaigns in today's dynamic marketplace.
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF BRAKING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC GO-KART
Authors:   Assistant professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, GNIT, Hyderabad, Telangana, S . Madhu
Published: April 2024

This study presents a comprehensive approach to the design and analysis of a braking system for an electric go-kart application. The goal is to develop a braking system that provides optimal performance, reliability, and safety while leveraging the design capabilities of SolidWorks and the advanced simulation capabilities of ANSYS. The design process begins with defining the requirements for the braking system, considering factors such as the kart's weight, speed, and braking performance expectations. Extensive research has been conducted to understand the existing braking systems on go-karts and gain valuable insight into design principles and best practices. The components of the braking system are designed in detail using SolidWorks. This includes the design of the brake pedal, brake disc, hub, and push rod. Each component is manufactured to meet specified requirements and ensure compatibility with the overall design of the electric go-kart. Key Words: Solid Works, braking system, go-kart, ANSYS
Global Stability for SIR Models with Nonlinear Incidence and Removal Functions
Authors: Díaz Marín H. , Osuna O. , Villavicencio Pulido J. G.
Published: April 2024

In this work, we provide some sufficient conditions to study the global asymptotic stability of the endemic equilibrium for certain models in mathematical epidemiology with nonlinear incidence and removal functions. We also present numerical examples in order to illustrate our results.
Rights of Women with Disabilities under Indian legislations
Authors: Raha Swagata , Sengupta Shampa
Published: April 2024

The Indian legislative framework related to disability has been significantly transformed after the enactment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2017 (RPD Act) and the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MH Act). The RPD Act adopt a “twin track” approach by incorporating specific provisions for women with disability while also addressing their vulnerabilities in the context of discrimination, social security, healthcare, and sexual offences. This article unpacks the rights of women with disabilities (WWD) to equality and non-discrimination and all its dimensions. It examines the extent to which the legislations recognize multiple and intersecting discrimination that WWD experience, as well as horizontal discrimination, and identifies legal provisions that can potentially facilitate de facto equality for WWD. It analyzes the extent of compliance with the guarantees relevant to WWD under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2008 (‘UNCPRD’). Although research has established the vulnerability of WWD to violence, it is argued that the RPD Act and the MH Act do not expressly consider the gender-based aspect of violence. The article explains the procedural safeguards for victims with disability in legislations relevant to sexual offences such as the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. It also examines the coverage of reproductive rights of WWD under the UNCPRD and domestic laws and their treatment of forced sterilizations. Finally, it outlines the possibilities and limitations of the Indian legal framework in advancing the rights of WWDs.
Implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health among Different Sections of the Society
Authors: Ahmed Manzoor , Khan Sidrah Tariq
Published: April 2024

Change is not easy; it is the nature of human beings to resist change. With COVID-19, people across the world had to completely shift their lifestyles and adapt to an entirely new way of living. Following new rules and new protocols have not been an easy task for everyone and have created newer obstacles for people already suffering from mental health disorders. People have watched their loved ones suffer and surrender to their end. During such times, human connection becomes an important coping mechanism for people. Still, this connection is also lost with social distancing and lockdowns coupled with rising unemployment, fear, and paranoia. As this virus has spread across the world, people are facing another pandemic of depression and anxiety parallel to COVID-19, and it is affecting every single person, whether it’s a doctor, a student, a parent, or a patient suffering from COVID-19. We are all victims of the psychological impacts of the current pandemic. With an alarming increase in mental health, it is imperative that governments across the world pay more attention to the psychological consequences of the pandemic while fighting the virus.
The Neurons That Restore Walking After Paralysis
Authors: Editorial Staff
Published: April 2024

Paralysis after a spinal cord injury is due to the cut-off signaling between the brain and brainstem, especially those pathways that lead to a lumbar spinal cord. Kathe and her colleagues demonstrated that walking in nine patients with spinal cord injury significantly improved during the neurorehabilitation process in which the lumbar spinal cord's spatiotemporal epidural electrical stimulation (EES) was used. A decrease in the lumber spinal cord neuronal activity was counterintuitively accompanied by improved human walking. The authors thought that this decrease in neuronal activity suggests the selection of a particular neuronal subpopulation essential for walking. To find this out, they recapitulated the same study in mouse models. They used transcriptomics and single-nucleus sequencing to chart the molecular circuitry of these mice from paralysis to recovery. They found a subset of neurons within the intermediate laminate. Interestingly, these neurons are not required for normal walking in healthy individuals, but the authors demonstrated that these neurons are essential for walking after a spinal injury. They further confirmed their findings by ablating these neurons, which prevented the recovery from a spinal injury, whereas augmenting these neurons further improved the recovery. The authors found a subset of neurons that organize the rescue of walking after spinal injury and provided a new framework for using molecular cartography to identify neurons required for certain behaviors. Nature (2022) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-05385-7.
Enhanced T cell Effector Activity by Targeting the Mediator Kinase Module
Authors: Editorial Staff
Published: April 2024

T cells play important roles in combating various diseases, including cancers. To find out what genes hinder the function of T cells, Freitas and colleagues performed genome-wide CRISPR knock-out experiments in human chimeric antigen receptor T cells. They found that two genes, MED12 and CCNC, which are part of the Mediator kinase module, had the most significant effect. They discovered that antitumor activity was increased when MED12 was selectively deleted, and the effector phenotype was maintained in chimeric antigen receptor and T cell receptor-engineered T cells. They found increased occupancy of core Mediator chromatin at transcriptionally active enhancers in MED12-deficient cells. This effect was most evident for enhanced IL2RA expression and STAT and AP-1 transcription factors. The authors concluded that Mediator plays a vital role in T cell effector programming and that antitumor T cell response may be enhanced by targeting the Mediator kinase module. Science (2022). DOI: 10.1126/science.abn5647.
One mRNA Vaccine to Rule Them All
Authors: Editorial Staff
Published: April 2024

Vaccines for seasonal influenza do not confer protection against the pandemic strains of the influenza virus. Due to the uncertainty in identifying which viral strain of influenza may cause the next pandemic, it is challenging to develop pre-pandemic vaccines. A nucleoside-modified messenger RNA (m-RNA) encapsulated in a lipid nanoparticle that codes for hemagglutinin protein for all 20 strains of both influenza A and influenza B virus were formulated by Arevalo and colleagues. In mice and ferrets administered with this multivalent vaccine, cross-reactive and subtype-specific antibodies targeting all 20 encoded antigens were developed. The immunized mice and ferrets exhibited strong resistance once challenged with matched and mismatched viral strains. The antibodies developed were in part responsible for conferring this protection. Their studies indicate that mRNA vaccines can provide protection against antigenically variable viruses by inducing antibodies against multiple antigens simultaneously. Science (2022) DOI: 10.1126/science.abm0271.
Species diversity of order Trichoptera (Insecta) in district Abbottabad
Authors: Syed Marriyambatool6 , Gulfam Zainab , Sarfraz Tahir , Sakina Ya , Iqbal Mohsan
Published: April 2024

Caddis flies are important bio indicators of water quality. Present study was planned to explore the species diversity of insect order Trichoptera in section of River Dorr between Harno and Dhamtor of district Abbottabad, Pakistan in 2018. Four sites were selected viz. site A, B, C and D, where site A was upstream while site B, C and D was downstream and a distance of 300 meters in between all four sites. Kicking and hand picking techniques were used. Samples were collected using D-frame kick net. Samples were washed, sorted and preserved in 70% alcohol in plastic bottles. A total of 243 individuals of Trichoptera larvae were sampled belonging to five families (Hydropsychidae, Hydroptilidae, Leptoceridae, Phryganeidae, and Polycentropodidae. Hydropsychidae (37.03%), Hydroptilidae (30.86%) and Leptoceridae (29.21%) were found to be the most abundant families whereas Phryganeidae (2.46%) and Polycentropodidae (0.41%) were least encountered families. Greater species diversity of Trichoptera was observed in early-late March.
Is pyloric exclusion the best surgery for lesions of the duodenum D3 and D4?
Authors: Delibegović Samir , Kuralić Haris
Published: April 2024

Due to its retroperitoneal location, injuries to the duodenum are relatively rare. As a result, many general surgeons have limited experience of duodenal trauma, which is particularly the case in countries with a small population. The use of primary repair in the treatment of duodenal injuries is rising with the existing trend of a move away from surgical treatment towards less invasive procedures, and the role of pyloric exclusion has become controversial. We present two cases with lesions to D3 and D4 of the duodenum, treated by pyloric exclusion.
Implementasi Algoritma Naive Bayes Multimonial dalam Menganalisa Sentimen Masyarakat di Twitter (Studi Kasus : Perpindahan Ibu Kota)
Authors: Poerbaningtyas Evy , Dwi Adriansyah
Published: April 2024

The move to Indonesia's capital city received different responses from the public, pros and cons. This has an influence on the development of the capital itself. The impact of the move will be felt by the community, especially the people of the Kalimantan area or private developers who want to invest. This research will discuss the classification of public opinions regarding the transfer of the capital which are categorized into 3 categories, namely neutral, negative and positive. The aim of this research is to obtain the results of sentiment analysis or public responses to the move of the nation's capital. The benefit for the government or development is as input regarding the direction of development, the economy and policies regarding the development of the nation's capital city. Data collection was obtained from Twitter using scrapping techniques. The sentiment analysis stage is carried out by preprocessing first, namely by labeling and grouping. At the analysis stage, the Multinomial Naïve Bayes algorithm was used. This method was chosen as an analysis method because this method is able to measure the frequency of occurrence of words in documents more effectively. The classification results obtained from the 1049 data used were that 25.54% stated that public sentiment was neutral, 35.08% stated that public sentiment was negative, and 39.37% stated that public sentiment was positive. The accuracy rate was also obtained at 92.67%.
Uso do Peer Instruction por residentes em Química no ensino de radioatividade na Educação Básica
Authors: Moretti Andressa Algayer da Silva , Camilo Figueiredo Márcia , Dutra Alessandra
Published: April 2024

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a percepção dos estudantes do Ensino Médio sobre a aprendizagem do conteúdo radioatividade, ministrado por residentes em Química, por meio da metodologia ativa Peer Instruction. A pesquisa, de caráter qualitativo, foi planejada e aplicada seguindo os pressupostos deste método. Os dados coletados, provenientes de um questionário aplicado aos estudantes, foram analisados de acordo com Bardin (2016). A partir do estudo realizado, notou-se maior interesse e motivação dos estudantes sobre o conteúdo radioatividade e comprovou-se que a metodologia Peer Instruction auxiliou na compreensão de conceitos sobre a temática.
FUSÕES E AQUISIÇÕES (F&A’S) REDESENHANDO O SETOR AUTOMOBILÍSTICO
Authors: Minadeo Roberto
Published: April 2024

O clima global de forte concorrência e de inovação cada vez mais crucial parece ser um importante motor das operações de F&A’s. O artigo foca em um setor que já observou inúmeras F&A’s ao longo das últimas décadas, e que, mais recentemente, vem sendo totalmente redesenhado mediante tais negócios. Dessa forma, em setores maduros da atividade econômica, como o automobilístico, tais operações se apresentam como vitais para que inúmeras companhias – até mesmo centenárias – possam se manter competitivas. Cabe destacar que, mesmo no campo automobilístico, tem havido espaço para o surgimento de start-ups, como a Tesla, a BYD e outras companhias chinesas que já surgiram com o foco no veículo elétrico. Tais novas empresas têm crescido de forma orgânica, sem o recurso a F&A’s. Todavia, nota-se justamente a existência de F&A’s para grupos mais tradicionais obterem a musculatura necessária para ingressarem na produção de veículos elétricos – como ocorreu com a recente fusão entre as diversas montadoras do grupo Fiat com as do grupo Peugeot-Citröen, que levou à formação da Stellantis. Tal fusão pode ser entendida como reativa, dado que os veículos elétricos são vislumbrados de forma cada vez mais clara como sendo os cruciais elementos portadores de futuro, e que, portanto, se tornam imprescindíveis na oferta de qualquer companhia do setor. O Referencial Teórico, em função da necessária brevidade apenas apresenta breves ideias sobre tais operações e alguns Estudos de Casos de grupos que foram moldados por F&A’s. Nas Conclusões há comparações entre o desenvolvimento dos grupos automotivos estudados. Em várias companhias do setor houve notável dinamismo, sendo que as F&A’s parecem ter tido importante papel. Situações de F&A’s malsucedidas e de Cisões no setor auxiliam a completar o quadro.
UM ESTUDO COMPARATIVO DA LITERATURA SOBRE EVASÃO NO ENSINO SUPERIOR ANTES, DURANTE E APÓS A PANDEMIA DE COVID
Authors: Ramos Hellen Costa , Costa Stella Regina Reis da , Leão Diogo de Azevedo
Published: April 2024

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo realizar um estudo comparativo da literatura sobre evasão no ensino superior no periódo, antes, durante e após a pandemia de covid., através de uma revisão sistemática da literatura para mapear as causas da evasão no ensino superior. A metodologia foi baseada no modelo bibliométrico e as fontes de pesquisas para o levantamento bibliográfico foi a base de dados Scopus. As principais propostas retiradas da literatura foram: o engajamento no primeiro ano de curso que é decisivo na permanência do discente no ensino superior, a estratégia institucional com programas de tutorias, o monitoramento de discentes com notas baixas e a constatação de que os discentes que recebem algum tipo de financiamento, como bolsa, (bolsa) têm menor risco de abandono do que os discentes sem financiamento. A execução destas ações pode ser determinante para a retenção dos discentes em seus cursos.
The Role and Effectiveness of Indian Antitrust Regulatory Authorities in Protecting Consumer Rights in E-Commerce
Authors: Gupta Amit Ramesh , Mehta Rajesh Mohan
Published: April 2024

This paper examines the effectiveness of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in addressing antitrust concerns within the rapidly evolving e-commerce sector. Through a comprehensive analysis of key regulatory actions and significant cases, the study evaluates how well the CCI has managed to protect consumer rights and enforce fair competition in the digital marketplace. While notable successes have been achieved in curbing anti-competitive practices and maintaining market health, challenges persist, particularly in adapting regulatory mechanisms to the pace of technological innovation, accurately defining market dominance in a virtual environment, and handling the global nature of major e-commerce platforms. This paper proposes several recommendations to enhance regulatory effectiveness, including enhancing technological capabilities, updating legal frameworks, and increasing consumer engagement. The findings underscore the need for a dynamic regulatory approach that evolves in tandem with digital market developments to ensure robust consumer protection and market competitiveness.
Proposal for a Hypothetical Learning Path Using GeoGebra in Learning Numerical Sequences
Authors: Negrete Jaime Cuauhtémoc
Published: April 2024

A hypothetical learning path is proposed for the teaching-learning of numerical sequences in second grade secondary school students, it is theoretically based in a Duval’s Theory of Semiotic Representation Registers and methodologically based on GeoGebra & Hypothetical Learning Path. It is intended to contribute to this field of mathematics given that there are not many the works in this regard, a fact that motivates the facilitation of better perspectives for students in learning the mathematical object numerical sequences. According to the hypothetical learning trajectory theory, each stage of learning requires a series of preconditions and appropriate instructional approaches so that the individual can progress. These stages include: 1) Acquisition of basic knowledge 2) Application of skills 3) Automation 4) Integration. It is concluded that it must be applied in the classroom to know the effectiveness of this trajectory.
Prejudice and Fear as Influences in Relation to a Successful Organ Donation – Experiences of Immigrants Living in Sweden
Authors: Krupic Ferid , Krupic Melissa , Kovacevic-Prstojevic Jelena , Custovic Svemir , Sporisevic Lutvo , Lindström Parvaneh
Published: April 2024

Objectives. The purpose of this study was to determine whether fear and prejudice in relation to organ donation and the transplantation of organs may influence the decision to become an organ donor.
Materials and Methods. Data were collected through four group interviews using open-ended questions and qualitative content analysis. Forty participants, 16 males and 24 females from seven countries, participated in the focus group interviews.
Results. The analysis resulted in three main categories, and nine subcategories. Fears and prejudice caused by tradition and customs, approval of organ donation by family members, perception of the body as a gift from parents, the influence of religious leaders, knowledge about the religious understanding of organ donation, influence of social ambience on respondents, knowledge of the donation process in the healthcare system, including knowing about life after eventual organ donation, were some of predictors in the decision to agree to organ donation.
Conclusion. More education on the factors that influence organ donation, more information in schools, health institutions and through the media, as well as more research with the aim of “dispelling” fears and prejudice about organ donation would significantly improve the current situation and result in a larger number of potential organ donors.
Assessment of Depression and Anxiety After Botulinum Toxin Injection Treatment in Patients with Hemifacial Spasm and Blepharospasm
Authors: Baydar Caner , Yevgi Recep , Karataş Özlem
Published: April 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between depression and anxiety due to the current clinical situation, disease duration and age, and the change in post-treatment parameters in patients with hemifacial spasm (HS) and blepharospasm (BS) receiving botulinum toxin therapy (BTT).
Materials and methods: 125 hemifacial spasm patients, 14 blepharospasm patients and 70 healthy volunteers were included in the study as control group. Beck depression and Beck anxiety scales were applied to the patient and control groups. The test was repeated in the patient group 4 weeks after BTT treatment.
Results: The Beck anxiety and Beck depression scale scores of the case group were higher before treatment compared to the control group. Beck anxiety and Beck depression scores decreased after treatment in both HS and BS patients. Among the groups, the post-treatment Beck Anxiety score in the blepharospasm group was statistically significantly lower than in the hemifacial spasm group. The depression scale score increased with increasing disease duration in the case group. Anxiety and depression scores were lower in older patients. Beck depression and Beck anxiety scores of the patients improved with BTT treatment.
Conclusion: Since HS and BS cause physical problems in the facial muscles, it also negatively affects the functional status and emotional state of the patients. This disease is often accompanied by anxiety and/or depression. After CT treatment, functional muscle problems are corrected in HS and BS patients, providing positive effects on mood as well as the treatment of the disease and correcting the anxiety and depression findings related to the disease.
Studies on Screening and Inheritance of Yellow Stem Borer (Scirpophaga incertulas Walker) Resistance in F2 and F3 Segregating Generations of Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Prasanna G. S. Shai , Joshi J. L.
Published: April 2024

This study investigated the screening and inheritance of resistance to yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas) in F2 and F3 segregating generations of rice (Oryza sativa L.) derived from six crosses viz., ADT 43 X TKM 6, ADT 43 X ASD 12, ADT 45 X TKM 6, ADT 45 X ASD 12, ASD 16 X TKM 6 and ASD 16 X ASD 12. Field screening was conducted during the 2021 and 2022 kharif seasons, evaluating white ear damage as an indicator of resistance. The F2 and F3 populations showed a range of resistance levels from highly resistant to highly susceptible across the six crosses of rice. The distribution of resistance varied, with the cross ASD 16 x TKM 6 having the highest number of highly resistant plants in F2, while ADT 45 x ASD 12 had the lowest in both generations. Chi-square analysis revealed that the inheritance of resistance followed a complementary gene action epistasis with a 9-resistant to 7 susceptible ratios observed in all six crosses across both generations. The screening helped identify promising yellow stem borer resistant segregants, which can be further investigated at the genomic level for molecular characterization and mapping of resistance QTLs to facilitate their introgression into rice breeding programs.
Potential of Establishing Industrial Hemp Value Chains in Northern Australia
Authors: Vijaya Kumar Induni Mahisha Kumari , Mazhar Muhammad Sohail , Nawaz Shah
Published: April 2024

Globally, industrial hemp offers consumers with over 25,000 value-added products that are valued at approximately US$4.2 billion of current market value and likely to surpass US$26.6 billion by 2025. In Northern Australia, the industrial hemp sector is at infancy stages of development. Given the suitability of certain Northern Australia’s geographical zones in terms of soil, water, and climate, a study was conducted to identify potential industrial hemp value chains. Probable value chains were developed by characterizing the production to market segments of the supply chains to determine the return on investment and analyzing the capacity of the stakeholders in terms of communication and relationships. Consequently, the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of the developed value chains were analyzed. This study collected data from three complementary sources that included review of the literature, results of variety trials evaluation conducted in Northern Australia, and survey of hemp industry stakeholders. Results suggested that Northern Australia offers conducive growing conditions for hemp that allows for the development of three value chains including seed, fiber and silage. The research recommended ongoing investment in the industry through engagement of public and private sector while focusing on further establishment of the industry.
Correlation Analysis of Utilizing Ornamental Fish in an Educational Program on Adolescents' Self-Identity, Self-Esteem, and School Adjustment
Authors:   The Korean Society for Veterinary Nursing, Choi Yeong Bog , Kim Hyang-Mee
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to verify the correlation between factors affecting self-identity, self-esteem, and school adjustment through an educational program utilizing aquarium fish among high school students, aiming to provide foundational data for animal-mediated education. The research targeted 17 students in the experimental group and 21 students in the control group attending a specialized high school in U City. Pre-test, implementation of the educational program,and post-test were conducted sequentially. The measurement tools used in the study were self-identity, self-esteem, and school adjustment questionnaires. The program classes were conducted once a week for 50 minutes each from May 2023 to July 2023, totaling 12 sessions. The control group did not participate in the program classes. Data collected through questionnaires were analyzed for normality using the SPSS/Win (Ver.27) statistical program, and non-parametric statistical analysis was conducted. The significance level for all analyses was set at p<0.05. The results of this study are as follows. The correlation between high school students' self-identity and school adjustment was analyzed for each sub-factor, revealing significant static correlations with autonomy, self-acceptance, goal orientation, leadership, and intimacy factors, except for future certainty, in terms of teacher-student relationship, peer relationship, school classes, and school rules. Through the educational program utilizing aquarium fish, students explore themselves, understand their self-image, and develop the will to achieve their goals, thereby influencing their self-identity through school life. Additionally, it was verified that the teacher-student relationship influences school adjustment. Therefore, the results of this study are deemed to be useful as foundational data for evaluating the effectiveness of future animal-mediated education programs utilizing aquarium fish.
The effect of applying the internal control system COBIT5 framework on tax performance
Authors: Ahmed Muna
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of applying the internal control system according to the COBIT5 framework on tax performance. Data was collected from the research sample using the questionnaire form, and the number of distributed questionnaires was (55), distributed to each of the officials and workers in the Iraqi General tax authority, Professionals, and Academics at the University of Baghdad. A set of statistical methods were used to study the relationship between the two research variables, using the statistical program (SPSS) to analyze the data and calculate (the arithmetic mean, correlation coefficient, coefficient of variation, F test, R2 coefficient of determination, T test, Cronbach's alpha coefficient). The research has a significant positive relationship and influence between the framework (COBIT5) and the tax performance. The most influential dimensions of COBIT5 in tax performance dimension delivery, service and support (DSS), followed by evaluation, guidance and control (EDM), while the least influential dimensions in tax performance dimension compliance are planning and organization (APO). The research recommended adopting the COBIT5 internal control framework as a guide for auditors to advise senior management on the efficiency of the internal control system in the tax institution. This includes a governance framework for information technology, which is one of the most important pillars of the corporate governance system. This research also contributes by providing theoretical and practical implications for tax administration to improve the reality of tax performance.
Dukungan Keluarga Pasien Paska Operasi terhadap Kepatuhan Pasien Selama Berada di Ruang Perawatan
Authors: Dame Panjaitan Junifer , Rahmah Vavi , Eka Septian Maliky Ezhar
Published: April 2024

Setiap tindakan operasi memiliki karakteristik khusus, dan dampak paska operasi dapat bervariasi tergantung pada jenis operasi yang dilakukan. Untuk mempercepat kesembuhan pasien paska operasi, maka dibutuhkan kepatuhan berobat pada pasien paska operasi untuk memastikan pemulihan yang optimal dan mencegah komplikasi. Kepatuhan berobat adalah kewajiban pasien sesuai dengan UU no 17 th 2023 pasal 277 ayat b. Dan keluarga memiliki kewajiban untuk membantu pasien agar dapt mematuhi segala aturan yang diberikan oleh Rumah Sakit dan Tenaga Kesehatan sesuai dengan UU no 17 th 2023 pasal 5 ayat b  bahwa : “Setiap orang berkewajiban menjaga dan meningkatkan derajat kesehatan bagi orang lain yang menjadi tanggungjawabnya.”. Namun terkadang, pemahaman keluarga pasien mengenai kewajiban ini masih rendah. Masih banyak keluarga yang mengabaikan kepatuhan terhadap aturan RS dan Nakes dengan alasan : pasien menolak, atau pasien menginginkan sesuatu yang tidak diperbolehkan secara aturan RS (seperti makanan), atau alasan kasihan terhadap kondisi pasien jika mengikuti aturan RS dan Nakes. Padahal dengan dukungan yang tepat, diharapkan pasien dapat mengikuti perawatan dengan lebih baik. Semakin pasien patuh menjalani perawatan akan semakin terhindar dari komplikasi penyakitnya. Adapun penulisan jurnal ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara dukungan keluarga dengan kepatuhan tentang pengobatan pasien paska operasi selama di ruang perawatan Rumah Sakit. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian hukum normatif yang dikolaborasikan dengan penelitian hukum empiris. Kesimpulan. Dukungan Keluarga sangat penting khususnya pada pasien paska operasi untuk menjalani proses pengobatan. Agar dapat mempercepat pemulihan pasien.
https://jbiopestic.com/archiveslist.php?id=34
Authors:   Department of Molecular Biology, Yuvaraja’s College (Autonomous), University of Mysore, Mysore 570 005, Karnataka, India., Sumana K , Devaki N S ,   Department of Molecular Biology, Yuvaraja’s College (Autonomous), University of Mysore, Mysore 570 005, Karnataka, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. nicotianae (Johnson) W. C. Snyder and H. N. Hansen. is the most destructive disease of tobacco. The present study was carried out in vitro conditions to assess the possible use of biocontrol agents in field conditions. Trichoderma viride, Trichoderma harzianum, Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas fluorescens were evaluated for their antagonistic activity against F. oxysporum f. sp. nicotianae under in vitro conditions. Different biocontrol agents showed varying degrees of antagonism. T. viride and T. harzianum showed 70 and 40% inhibition of radial growth of the F. oxysporum f. sp. nicotianae respectively in dual culture technique. Mode of parasitism between the biocontrol agents and F. oxysporum f. sp. nicotianae were studied under the microscope. Formation of several loops and coiling of hyphae by T. viride and T. harzianum around the hyphae of the pathogen forming a thick compact rope like structure was observed. The biocontrol agents produced volatile metabolites. These metabolites suppressed the growth of F. oxysporum f. sp. nicotianae. The two biocontrol agents varied in the extent of volatile metabolite production. Among bacteria, B. subtilis inhibited the radial growth of F. oxysporum f. sp. nicotianae by 36%. The bacterial and fungal antagonists were not mutually antagonistic as the co-inoculation did not inhibit each other. The present work is the first report on the use of T. viride, T. harzianum and B. subtilis against F. oxysporum f. sp. nicotianae as potential biocontrol agents.
EFFECT OF PAECILOMYCES LILACINUS AND PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING RHIZOBACTERIA ON MELOIDOGYNE INCOGNITA INOCULATED BLACK GRAM, VIGNA MUNGO PLANTS
Authors:   Section of Plant Pathology and Mycology, P.G. Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Hazratbal-1190001, Kashmir, India., Bhat Mohd Yaqub , Wani Abdul Hamid ,   Section of Plant Pathology and Mycology, P.G. Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Hazratbal-1190001, Kashmir, India., Fazal Munawar ,   Department of Botany, S. Sinha College, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824101, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT An experiment was carried out to study the interaction of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, Paecilomyces lilacinus and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria, Bradyrhizobium on the growth of black gram, Vigna mungo. In the present investigation it was revealed that Meloidogyne incognita resulted in significant decrease in the growth of black gram, root-nodule development, nitrogen contents of root and shoot, and nitrogenase activity at all inoculum levels. Treatment of Bradyrhizobium and Paecilomyces lilacinus resulted in significantly lesser damage to plant growth of blackgram than the plants treated with bacteria at the time of inoculation with rootknot nematode, M. incognita fallowed by plants where bacteria and fungus was applied 10 days after nematode inoculation. .Treatment of Bradyrhizobium significantly increased the nitrogen content of root and shoot in all the treatments. Nitrogenase activities in nematode infected plants was higher in plants treated with P. lilacinus and Bradyrhizobium before and at the time of nematode inoculation in comparison to plants which were treated by P. lilacinus and Bradyrhizobium 10 days after nematode inoculation.
FIELD EVALUATION OF PLANT PRODUCTS AND MICROBIAL FORMULATIONS AGAINST BRINJAL SHOOT AND FRUIT BORER, LEUCINODES ORBONALIS GUENEE UNDER SEMIARID CONDITIONS OF RAJASTHAN
Authors:   Entomology Lab., Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur-302055 Rajastan, India., Mathur Anjali , Singh Swaroop ,   Department of Entomology, Agricultural Research Station Durgapura, Jaipur, Rajastan, India., Singh N P ,   Entomology Lab., Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur-302055 Rajastan, India., Meena Mahesh ,   Entomology Lab., Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur-302055 Rajastan, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Studies were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of plant products viz., neem oil (2%), iluppai oil (2%), pungam oil (2%), combination of iluppai and pungam (1 : 1) and microbial formulations viz., entomopathogenic fungi, Beauveria bassiana and Verticillium lecanii against the brinjal shoot and fruit borer (BSFB), Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee. The results revealed that newer plant products i.e. oils of iluppai and pungam were at par with standard check endosulfan and were found to be significantly superior than microbial formulations and also showed better efficiency than neem oil in the suppression of BSFB infestation with significant insecticidal property. The yield data also revealed that the maximum yield of marketable fruits was obtained using iluppai oil (202.75 q/ha) ; the percent gain over control was least with V. lecanii followed by B. bassiana, neem oil, combination of iluppai and pungam oil, pungam oil, iluppai oil (77.8%), and maximum with endosulfan (83.3%). The results thus suggest that newer plant products such as oils of iluppai and pungum are promising botanicals in the integrated pest management strategy against BSFB.
EVALUATION OF SOME BIO-RATIONAL INSECTICIDES AGAINST THE LOOPER COMPLEX, HYPOSIDRA SPP. IN TEA PLANTATIONS OF DOOARS, WEST BENGAL
Authors:   Directorate of Research,Tea Board of India,14, B. T. M Sarani, Kolkata- 700 001, West Bengal, India., Majumder A Basu , Pathak S K ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar, India., Hath T K ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT The efficacy of some bio-rational insecticides against tea looper complex, Hyposidra spp. was evaluated at two different locations of Dooars tea plantations, West Bengal. The results indicated that all the insecticides were effective in reducing the looper population to a significant level. However, in comparison to other insecticides, neem based insecticides could not give the desired level of control. Among the different treatments, diflubenzuron 25 WP @ 700g/ha caused maximum reduction of loopers over control in both the sprayings at both the locations [Location I: 66.91% and 65.54% reduction of loopers at 7 days after 1st and 2nd spraying respectively) and Location II: 68% and 50.85% reduction of loopers at 7 days after 1st and 2nd spraying respectively)] and appeared to be the best treatment against loopers. Bt-k @ 1000 mL/ha was the next best treatment for suppressing looper population at 7 days after 1st spraying (64.44% and 67.81% reduction of loopers at Location I and II respectively) which was at par with recommended insecticide deltamethrin 2.8 EC @ 200 mL/ha (65.14% and 62.16% reduction of loopers at Location I and II respectively). However, in 2nd spraying, its efficacy was declined. Both the doses of Neem based insecticides recorded 31-49% reduction of loopers after 1st spraying but this was reduced only to 9-17% after 2nd spraying, Thus, in consideration of the performance of the insecticides, diflubenzuron @700 g/ha and Bt-k @ 1000 mL/ha could be included in the IPM package of looper.
EFFICACY OF BIOFOLIAR SPRAY ON PLANT NUTRIENTS OF DIFFERENT MULBERRY VARIETIES
Authors:   Department of Applied Animal Sciences, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow-226025, India., Kumar R Venkatesh , Kumar Dhiraj ,   Department of Applied Animal Sciences, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow-226025, India., Prasad Satguru ,   Department of Analytical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Toxicological Research, Lucknow226001, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Biofoliar spray is a technique of feeding plants by applying nutrients directly on their leaves in a ready form. The objective of the current study was to investigate the interactive biofoliar formulation on their concentrations (15ppm, 30ppm and 45ppm) to enhance plant nutrients (N, P, K, OC, S, Ca, Mg, Zn, Fe, Mn, and Cu) of different mulberry varieties (S-1, S-146, S-1635, BR-2 and AR-14) without harming mulberry ecosystem. Mulberry leaves were collected after biofoliar application and analyzed by using Flame Photometer and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer and increase sign in the nutrient concentration of selected mulberry varieties. The investigation implies that, among five mulberry varieties, BR-2 with 45 ppm concentration performed well and enhanced plant nutrients significantly followed by S-146 and AR-14.
BIOACTIVITY EVALUATION OF PRENYLATED ISOFLAVONES DERIVED FROM DERRIS SCANDENS BENTH AGAINST TWO STORED PEST LARVAE
Authors:   Corresponding Author Address, Pathipati Usha Rani Senior Principal Scientist, Biology and Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad-500607., Rani P Usha , Hymavathi A ,   Division of Organic Chemistry- I, Natural Product Laboratory, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500 607, India., Babu K Suresh ,   Division of Organic Chemistry- I, Natural Product Laboratory, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500 607, India., Rao A Sreedhar ,   Division of Organic Chemistry- I, Natural Product Laboratory, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500 607, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT The development of environment friendly bio-pesticides is now an area of intense research in the stored commodities. In the present research, we studied the feeding deterrent and contact toxicant properties of prenylated isoflavones derived from Derris scandens Benth against test larvae of red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum Herbst and rice moth, Corcyra cephalonica S. Among all the compounds, Osajin (2), Lupalbigenin (4), Scandinone (5), Sphaerobioside (8) and Genistein (9) produced 100% contact toxicity to T. castaneum after 10th day and C. cephalonica after 15th day of treatment in food treatment assays. In the flour disc bioassay, compounds 2, 4, 5, 8 and 9 produced feeding deterrent activity against both the test larvae at the higher concentration tested. In the same assay, the relative growth rate (RGR), relative consumption rate (RCR) and food utilization (ECI) of test insects was significantly reduced with above test compounds even at lower concentrations. Compounds 2, 4, 5, 8 and 9 showed higher toxicity against both the larvae than other test compounds at 10 µg /larva after 14th day of treatment in topical application method. Isolation of prenylated isoflavones from D.scandens may be important as a source of this material for stored pest control on wheat and jowar commodities.
EVALUATION OF HANPV 100 LE IN DIFFERENT SPRAYERS FOR MANAGEMENT OF PIGEONPEA POD BORER HELICOVERPA ARMIGERA (HUBNER)
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agricultural Science Raichur, UAS, Raichur - 584102, Karnataka, India., Kapasi Mahantesh , Yelshetty Suhas ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agricultural Science Raichur, UAS, Raichur - 584102, Karnataka, India., Mekali Jayashree ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agricultural Science Raichur, UAS, Raichur - 584102, Karnataka, India., Haveri Rachappa ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agricultural Science Raichur, UAS, Raichur - 584102, Karnataka, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT The study was conducted to evaluate the different sprayers in the management of pod borer using HaNPV 100 LE per ha at the Agricultural Research station, Gulbarga, Karnataka, for two successive years in 2011 and 2012. The results of a year 2011 revealed that lowest mean pod borer larval population (1.16) per five plants at five days after spray recorded in the plot sprayed with Taiwan sprayer, and the results of a year 2012 also revealed that, lowest mean larval population (0.66) per five plants recorded in plots sprayed with Taiwan sprayer. Yield parameters of both years recorded a lowest pod damage (17.22 %), grain damage (13.53 %) and higher grain yield (11.51 q/ha) with high B:C ratio (3.46) in the plots sprayed with Taiwan sprayer. Tractor mounted sprayer was the next best to Taiwan sprayer in the management of pod borer. The foregoing studies indicated that the performance of Taiwan sprayer and tractor mounted sprayer were superior to other sprayers in terms of time taken to cover unit area, suppression of larval population, reduction in pod damage and harnessing higher yield.
EFFECT OF BOTANICAL INSECTICIDES ON THE GROWTH AND SILK PRODUCTION OF AMBAGOAN AND LAKHIMPUR STRAINS OF ERI SILKWORM, SAMIA CYNTHIA RICINI (BOISDUVAL)
Authors:   Regional Agricultural Research Station, Palem- 509 215, Mahabubnagar District, Andhra Pradesh, India., Narayanamma V Lakshmi , Reddy K Dharma ,   Regional Agricultural Research Station, Palem- 509 215, Mahabubnagar District, Andhra Pradesh, India., Reddy A Vishnuvardhan ,   Regional Agricultural Research Station, Palem- 509 215, Mahabubnagar District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Castor, Ricinus communis L. (Malpighiales : Euphorbiaceae) is an important non-edible oilseed crop, the leaves of which also serve as primary food plant of eri silkworm, Samia cynthia ricini Boisduval. A study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of botanical insecticides viz., Neem oil and Karanj oil on the growth and silk production of plain white and brick red strains of eri silkworm during Kharif and Rabi, 2011-12 at Ericulture Laboratory of RARS, Palem. The experiment was conducted with 50 larvae per treatment with five treatments of botanicals and an untreated control. During fourth instar least larval weight of 0.38g was recorded in the plain white strain of eri silkworm larvae that were fed with karanj oil (5mL/lit) treated leaves followed by the larvae fed with 2 mL/lit karanj oil (0.46 g) and 10 mL/lit neem oil (0.5g). In brick red strain the weight of the larva was significantly higher compared to the plain white strains and this strain has shown some resistance to karanj oil treatment. Effective rate of rearing (ERR) varied from 76.84 to 89.9% in plain white strains, whereas in brick red strains it ranged from 79.88% to 91.46%. Comparatively shorter larval duration was recorded in brick red strains than plain white strains. In plain white strains, significantly higher weight was recorded in the cocoons formed out of worms fed with 3mL/lit neem oil (1.89g) and 2 mL/lit karanj oil (1.82g) treated leaves. In brick red strains, higher shell weight of 0.64g was recorded with control treatment closely followed by 2 ml/lit karanj oil (0.50g) treatment showing its loss of efficacy. The treatmental differences were significant with respect to fecundity and non significant differences were noticed with hatching percent.