bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of certain foliar herbicides in the oil-bearing rose (Rosa damascena Mill.) and their effect on the blossom and essential oil yield
Authors:   Institute for roses and aromatic plants - Kazanlak, Angelova Desislava , Baeva Ganka ,   Institute for roses and aromatic plants - Kazanlak, Ivanon Svetlin ,   Trakia University, Stara Zagora
Published: February 2023

During the period 2020-2021 at the experimental field of the Institute for roses and aromatic plants - Kazanlak on meadow-cinnamon soil a field experiment was carried out in the oil-bearing rose plantation (Rosa damascena Mill.). The study was carried out on the herbicidal efficacy and selectivity of Centurion super (120g/l clethodim) and Cliofar 600 SL (600g/l clopyralid) applied in vegetation of the culture. High biological efficacy of 88-91% of clethodim has been reported against annual monocotyledon weeds and 90-92% against perennial weeds. Clopyralid has a high herbicidal effect on the annual and perennial dycotyledon weeds - 90-96%. During the study period, a higher yield of fresh blossom was obtained with the herbicides used compared to the control by 230 and 700kg/ha. With regard to the amount of essential oil obtained, it was found that the herbicides under study exceeded the control by an average of 285 and 425kg/ha. The results of the study show that in all herbicide-treated variants, visual symptoms of phytotoxicity were not observed.
Susceptibility of the plum cultivars ‘Jojo’ and ‘Togigant Plus’ to some postharvest diseases
Authors:   Agricultural Academy, Fruit Growing Institute-Plovdiv, Aleksandrova Diyana , Nesheva Marieta ,   Agricultural Academy, Fruit Growing Institute-Plovdiv, Dimitrova Nataliya ,   Agricultural Academy, Fruit Growing Institute-Plovdiv
Published: February 2023

Postharvest diseases cause significant losses in orchards before and after fruit harvest. The study aimes to compare the susceptibility of the plum cultivars ‘Topgigant Plus’ and ‘Jojo’ each grafted on the plum seedling rootstock Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. and the clonal rootstock ‘Docera 6’ (Prunus domestica L. x Prunus cerasifera Ehrh.) to infection with fungal pathogens. Three fungal pathogens Botrytis cinerea (Pers), Penicillium sp (Link) and Monilinia sp. (Aderh and Ruhl.) Honey were used for artificial inoculation. From each scion/rootstock combination, 30 fruits were infected by injecting 25 μl of conidial suspension. From the spread in the experimental orchard pathogens at the most significant frequency were isolated and used. All scion/rootstock combinations had the highest percentage of infected fruits after the inoculation with Monilinia sp. However, the results for the other two pathogens vary - the ‘Topgiant Plus’ cv. is more susceptible to the pathogen Penicillium sp, compared to ‘Jojo’ cv. On the other hand, the fruits of ‘Jojo’ cv. are more susceptible to the pathogen Botrytis cinerea.
Therapeutic Monitoring-Guided Dosing of Factor Viii in Hemophilia A: From Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics toward Precision Therapy
Authors: A Fortuna
Published: February 2023

Hemophilia is a rare hypocoagulation disorder that, depending on the lacking coagulation cascade factor, has different denominations. This review focuses on Hemophilia A (HA), particularly on the FVIII concentrates that are available in clinical practice to replace the scarce levels of FVIII observed in these patients. In fact, pharmacological responses are strongly heterogenic namely due to disease evolution and FVIII concentrates pharmacokinetic profiles. Therefore, therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is essential to maximize FVIII effectiveness and decrease adverse event rates. We provide a critical overview of current FVIII concentrates their mechanistic and pharmacokinetic differences as well as the factors that determine those profiles. Precision dosing through therapeutic drug monitoring is expanding and is essential in populations with altered pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacodynamics. However, there is still a need for studies correlating pharmacokinetics and patient outcomes. Herein, a pharmacokinetic-based optimization of FVIII therapy was revised and in deeply explained hot it can be successfully applied in clinical practice.
Association of SOD1 Gene Promotor 50 bp Indel Polymorphism with Susceptibility of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Nawab Syeda Nuzhat
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Oxidative stress plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). An antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) dissociates free superoxide radicals and provides protection against oxidative damage. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of promotor region 50 bp Indel SOD1 polymorphism with the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetic mellitus among Pakistani population. Materials and Methods: This was a case-control study comprised of n=359 subjects, divided into n=178 type 2 diabetic patients and n=181 controls. Screening of SOD1 promotor 50 bp Indel polymorphism was carried out by conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Statistical interpretations were done by software SPSS® version 20.0 and SNPStats©. Results: Genotype distribution pattern of SOD1 polymorphism indicated that homozygous mutant D/D genotype frequency was two folds reduced in T2DM (0.01) in comparison to controls population (0.02). Heterozygous I/D genotype frequency was higher in T2DM subjects (0.22) as compared to controls (0.17). An insignificant association of SOD1 polymorphism was detected with predisposition of T2DM (OR=1.14, Fisher’s exact=2.0, p=0.325). Genetic analysis further revealed that dominant model showed significant association against the pathogenicity of disease (OR=0.45, p<0.05). Conclusion: SOD1 50 bp Indel polymorphism inferred no significant association with susceptibility of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Pakistan. However, a significant contribution of dominant SOD1 genotype was evident in a defensive response against the risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Dyslipidaemia of Alloxan-Induced Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs is attenuated by Ethanolic Extracts of Anogeissus Leiocarpus Stem Bark
Authors: Nelson Esievo King Akpofure
Published: February 2023

Introduction: The effect of ethanolic extract of Anogeissus leiocarpus stem bark on dyslipidaemia induced by diabetes mellitus (DM) was investigated, since enhanced pro-synthetic hypoglycaemic drugs did not effectively control dyslipidemia of DM, apart from causing toxicity and resistance. Materials and Methods: Twelve adult Nigerian indigenous dogs were placed in 4 groups of 3 each, namely non diabetic (ND); diabetic untreated (DU); diabetic treated with insulin (DI) and diabetic treated with extract (DE). Body weights and lipid profiles were measured during a four-week period. Results: Significant percentage body weight decreased in DU (50.21 %) throughout the period of study with continuous increase in body weight in ND (46.96 %). In DI and DE there were initial decreases in body weights (11.08% and 14.54% respectively) which significantly increased (23.53 % and 32.30 % respectively) by the fourth week. Lipid profiles revealed significant (P < 0.002) increases in triglycerides, total cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) in DU group when compared with the DE group. There was also a significant (P < 0.002) decrease in high density lipoprotein (HDL) in the DU when compared to DE, DI and ND groups. Conclusion: The ethanolic extract of Anogeissus leiocarpus stem bark attenuated the dyslipidaemia produced in alloxaninduced type 1 diabetes mellitus in Nigerian indigenous dogs.
Lifestyle & Preventive Medicine Comprising Scientific Exercises, Right Eating, Mindfulness, Vitamin Pooling
Authors: M Jayachandran
Published: February 2023

The ideology behind lifestyle & preventive medicine focuses on protecting, promoting and maintaining health and well-being through personalized lifestyle approaches. It also aims to avert "disease, disability, and death" on an individual basis, as well as on a large scale in communities and populations through a calculated lifestyle based on selective scientific exercises, right eating, programmed lifestyle pillars and modalities.
The Two Pillars in the Fight against Serious Organised Crime in Italy: An Assessment
Authors: Gabriele Baratto
Published: February 2023

Several measures and instruments have been adopted in Italy to fight against serious organised crime. In this framework, the 'mafia-type association' offence (Article 416 bis c.c.), and the National Anti-Mafia Directorate (DNA) can be considered as the two main pillars of the whole system, at least from a historical point of view (the former, from a substantial law perspective; the latter, from an organisational-procedural one). The aim of this article is to analyse and assess (vis à vis the experience acquired on their practical implementation) these two tools. The evaluation (based on the results of a focus group with 5 DNA Prosecutors, and on the analysis of the relevant literature) allowed to highlight their strengths and limits, as well as to discuss the possible exportability of the Italian experience to other countries.
Invasive Species Drive Human Poisoning: The Case of the Silver Cheeked Pufferfish Lagocephalus sceleratus (Gmelin, 1789)
Authors: Cerri Federico
Published: February 2023

Since the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, a phenomenon of biotic immigration, often reported as ‘Lessepsian migration’, took place from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. Besides causing huge ecological impacts, this massive invasion has resulted in the introduction of toxic species producing tetrodotoxin (TTX), with associated risks for human health. The subject of this review is the silver checked pufferfish Lagocephalus scelaratus, which has rapidly spread through the eastern Mediterranean and is currently expanding. The aim of this study is to provide a review of the current state of the art regarding the presence of L. sceleratus in the Mediterranean Sea and the related emerging problem of food poisoning risks to European consumers due to the tetrodotoxin contained in this species. In addition, the production of tetrodotoxin in pufferfish, its mechanism of action once ingested, and its potential lethality to humans is discussed. Here we listed 93 reported cases of intoxication and 12 deaths due to the consumption of this species in the Mediterranean Sea. It is clear from this review that the likelihood of catching L. sceleratus in the Mediterranean Sea is increasing and consequently the possibility of it accidentally ending up in the food chain. Possible solutions to this emerging issue are reported and discussed.
Diet Analysis of the African Golden Wolf Canis anthus (Cuvier, 1820) in Tizi-ouzou, Kabylia Region (Algeria)
Authors: R Ramdini
Published: February 2023

The diet of the African golden wolf Canis anthus was studied in the region of Tizi-Ouzou (North-Central Algeria), during a period from November 2016 to May 2017 by means of scat analysis. A total of 386 samples were collected in the study area, 206 in Yakouren and 180 in Ait-Zellal. Prey items found in the dung were assigned to species or higher taxa using identification guides and our collection of plant samples from the study area.The identification of the different items allowed us to classify the prey of this carnivore into 8 food categories Mammals, Arthropods, Birds, Energy plants, Non-energy plants, Reptiles, Molluscs and Waste. Plant material, mammals and birds are the most consumed food items in both study stations, with significant differences between the diet compositions of the two habitats. These results confirm that the feeding behaviour of golden wolves is generalist and opportunistic, the existence of a significant difference between the diet compositions in the two different habitats emphasises the influence of environmental factors on the feeding ecology of Canis anthus.
First Record of the White-Eyed Gull Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus in Lebanon 2020
Authors: Sawan Michel Fahim
Published: February 2023

The White-eyed Gull Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus is a medium-sized gull, similar in appearance, on some counts, to the Sooty Gull I. hemprichii, with which it is known to associate near fishing harbours). The known range of this bird is restricted to the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. On the 31st of December 2020, Michel Sawan saw an individual in Al Mina, Tripoli District, north Lebanon, flying over the Abed Al Wahad Island. After the confirmation of the identity of the species by Bassel Abi Jumaa and Dr Ghassan Ramadan Jaradi, it was confirmed to be a first record to Lebanon.
A Prototype for Covid Risk Assessment: Designing a Chatbot for Users to Determine Personalized Risk of Severe Outcome
Authors: Tan Joseph
Published: February 2023

This paper overviews the creation of a COVID Risk Assessment (CRA) Chatbot prototype designed to support recommendations for individuals based on the assessment of their COVID-related risk profile. Among rapidly emerging digital technologies, AI-enabled chatbots have the potential to offer real-time interaction with users via immediate responses, notifications, and reminders; interestingly, these intelligent agents can also be designed to offer personalized advice based on specific user characteristics and may even be scaled to interface with many users concurrently. Drawing from prior research, we designed a CRA-chatbot prototype to incorporate a variety of parameters affecting the severity of COVID-19 systems. These factors include the number of vaccine doses, the date of last vaccination, previous COVID-19 infection history, age, and risk factors such as disease history. Broadly, the prototype is envisioned to take the users’ input with their personalized risk assessment of severe symptoms to further educate them; in so doing, suggestions for treatments, additional serological testing, and supplementary vaccine doses can then be made. We conclude that, within the current learning health system environments, AI-enabled chatbots are digital health tools well-suited for empowering personalized COVID-19 education and related knowledge dissemination.
Self Amputation of the Penis to a Schizophrenic Patient: A Case Report
Authors: D Nzambimana
Published: February 2023

Introduction: We present a rare case of complete self-amputation of the penis to a patient followed for schizophrenia under neuroleptic. Case Presentation: A 44 years old patient, schizophrenic under neuroleptic, who presents following an almost total section of his penis 48 hours after his self-mutilation. After having ruled out a life-threatening emergency, hemostasis control with urethral catheterization was carried out in the operating room and then phallic replacement may be indicated to the patient after psychological stabilization. Discussion: The section of the penis is a rare urological emergency that requires a fast surgical catch and can be classified into 3 groups: self-mutilation, criminal amputation or traumatic accident. Schizophrenia and depression represent the two most common causes of psychosis. Iatrogenic amputations of the penis have been described in the literature secondary to circumcisions. Surgical management is based on emergency reimplantation of the penis, section with placement of a urethral catheter or phallic replacement. Conclusion: The section of the penis is a rare urological emergency and the choice of treatment depends on the severity of the lesions and the consultation time.
Management of Pulse Beetle in Green Gram Seed Using Modified Atmosphere
Authors:   Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agricultural College, Sircilla, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India, Durga K. Kanaka , Sowmya T. ,   Dept. of Seed Science and Technology, Telangana State Seed and Organic Certification Authority, Warangal, Telangana (506 001), India, Venkateshwaran Kamala ,   Dept. of Economic Botany, ICAR –National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telengana (500 030), India, Keshavulu K. ,   Dept. of Seed Science and Technology, Telangana State Seed and Organic Certification Authority, HACA Bhavan, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 082), India, - Vidyasagar ,   Dept. of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
Published: February 2023

The experiment was conducted at Seed Research and Technology Center, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana State, India during June, 2019 under laboratory conditions using modified atmosphere with elevated levels of CO2 in two varieties of green gram namely LGG-460 and LGG-407. The study indicated that biological parameters of the test insect and the seed quality parameters were highly influenced by different levels of CO2 and storage intervals and varied between the two accessions of green gram. Emergence of adults decreased with increased concentrations of CO2. Among the two accessions, LGG-460 had least adult emergence with comparatively less insect damage than LGG-407. Higher concentrations of CO2 (45%) significantly reduced the per cent insect infestation and weight loss of both the accessions. The efficacy of different concentrations of CO2 on seed infestation and population build up revealed that exposing the bruchid infested green gram seed to 45% and higher concentrations of CO2 not only checked seed infestation but also checked the progeny production of the pest even after prolonged periods of storage up to 2 MAS. The green gram seeds stored in CO2 rich atmosphere also maintained seed quality with high germination percentage and seedling vigor up to 2 MAS. Two months storage period was effective for control of insect infestation and weight loss. Among the 2 accessions, seedling vigour I and II were found to be high in LGG 460 even at 6 months storage interval.
Standardization of Growing Medium for Growth and Flowering of Alstroemeria cv. ‘Capri’ under Solan-Nauni Conditions
Authors:   Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh (173 230), India, Negi Rahul , Kashyap B. ,   Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh (173 230), India, Dhiman S. R. ,   Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh (173 230), India, Sharma P. ,   Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh (173 230), India, Gupta R. K. ,   Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh (173 230), India
Published: February 2023

The present investigation was carried out for two consecutive years viz., 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 at Experimental farm, Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India to standardize growing medium for growth and flowering of Alstroemeria cv. ‘Capri’. The experiment was laid under protected condition in a completely randomized design, comprising of nine treatments with three replications each. The treatments consisted of growing media in nine different combinations i.e.; Sand+Soil+FYM (1:1:1; v/v), Sand+Soil+FYM (2:1:1; v/v), Sand+Soil+FYM (1:1:2; v/v), Sand+Soil+FYM (2:1:2; v/v), Cocopeat+FYM (1:1; v/v), Cocopeat+Soil+FYM (1:1:1; v/v), Sand+Soil+FYM (1:1:1; v/v)+Cocopeat (1:1; v/v), Sand+Soil+FYM (1:1:1; v/v)+Vermicompost (2:1; v/v) and Sand+Soil+FYM (1:1:1; v/v)+Vermicompost+Cocopeat (2:1:1; v/v). According to pooled data of these two consecutive years, growing medium consisting of Sand+Soil+FYM (1:1:1; v/v)+Vermicompost+Cocopeat (2:1:1; v/v) i.e., T9 was observed to be the best substrate for maximum plant height (123.54 cm), length of cut stem (103.83 cm), weight of cut stem (61.80 g), advanced flowering (161.83 days) and greater number of flowering stems plant-1 (34.80). Treatment T9 (vase life of 12.50 days) was also one of the most effective treatment with extended vase life as it also encouraged the growth and development of flowers. Thus, it can be concluded from the findings that treatment T9 was most effective in improving growth and flowering attributes of Alstroemeria cv. ‘Capri’.
Optimization of Intra-Row Spacing for Yield Enhancement in System of Mustard Intensification (SMI) Techniques
Authors:   Dept. of Soil Science, College of Agriculture, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (Extended Campus), Majhian, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal (733 133), India, Pandit Tapas Kumar , Roy Shyamashree ,   Dept. of Agronomy, Regional Research Station (OAZ), College of Agriculture, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (Extended Campus), Majhian, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal (733 133), India, Das Bimal ,   Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (Extended Campus), Majhian, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal (733 133), India
Published: February 2023

The experimental work was carried out during the rabi seasons (November to February) of the year 2018 and 2019 at Instructional field of RRS (OAZ), Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Majhian, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, India to study the growth and yield performance of different varieties from toria, rapeseed and Indian mustard with three different spacing combinations under System of Mustard Intensification (SMI) technology. The seedlings were raised in micro-pots (2×2.5 cm2 size) and transplanted in the main plot. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized block design replicated thrice. The treatments consisted of three levels of plant spacing (25×25 cm2, 45×45 cm2, 60×60 cm2) and included 3 varieties one each from toria, rapeseed and Indian mustard group. Among different treatment combinations, variety Bhagirathi (from Indian mustard group), in combination with spacing of 60×60 cm2 (S3V3) was recorded with highest yield (1348.08 kg ha-1) followed by its rest of the combinations with 25×25 cm2 (1331.42 kg ha-1) and 45cm×45 cm (1320.67 kg ha-1), i.e. S1V3 and S2V3, respectively. Plant height (cm) was also recorded highest with S3V3 treatment followed by S2V3 and S1V3. Total chlorophyll (mg 100 g-1) content was recorded highest with the same Bhagirathi variety S1V3 treatment (18.99) followed by S2V3 (17.45) and S3V3 (17.61). Amongst the yield attributing characters, number of secondary branches, number of siliqua plant-1 and total chlorophyll content were recorded highest with the Bhagirathi variety from the Indian mustard group with the spacing of 60×60 cm2 (S3V3).
Influence of Exogenous Fertilizer Application on Growth of Calamus thwaitesii Becc. and Hook. f. at Nursery Stage
Authors:   College of Forestry, KSNUAHS, Shivamogga, Karnataka (571 216), India, R. Divya, , B. N. Sathish, ,   College of Forestry, KSNUAHS, Shivamogga, Karnataka (571 216), India, C. Dhanush, ,   College of Forestry, KSNUAHS, Shivamogga, Karnataka (571 216), India, M. N. Ashwath, ,   College of Forestry, KAU, Kerala (680 656), India, K. P. Vijayalakshmi, ,   College of Forestry, KSNUAHS, Shivamogga, Karnataka (571 216), India, C. V. Gajendra, ,   College of Forestry, KSNUAHS, Shivamogga, Karnataka (571 216), India
Published: February 2023

The present investigation was carried out at Sampaje Forest Nursery, Karnataka State Forest Department, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India during 2017. The study aimed at understanding the effect of conventional (organic and inorganic fertilizers) and bio-fertilizers on the growth rate of the Calamus thwaitesii seedlings in the nursery stage. Different dosages of fertilizers, such as Vermicompost, Pongamia cake, Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), Muriate of Potash (MOP), Azospirillum, Micorrhiza, Bassilus mucilaginous (KSB) and Bassilus megatherium (P SB) was applied to five-month-old seedling at the nursery stage and growth parameters were recorded at 30 days interval till 150 days. The results revealed that 1.5 g of Di-Ammonium Phosphate with 1.5 g of Muriate of Potash at 150 days interval showed the best result for shoot height (53.85 cm), collar diameter (14.81 mm), number of leaves (8) and fresh root and shoot weight (11.5 g and 23.8 g respectively). Among the bio-fertilizers the highest volume index value (9521.62 cm3) was observed in for KSB (10 g)+Mycorrhizal culture (10 g) followed by Azospirillum (10 g)+PSB (10 g) +Mycorrhizal culture (10 g) (9287.20 cm3). The Phosphate and Potassium rich fertilizers or phosphate and potassium solubilizing bacteria were found to enhance the growth of Calamus thwaitesii seedlings in the nursery stage.
Application of Renewable Solar Energy for Thermal Treatment of Milk: A Review
Authors:   Dept. of Dairy Engineering Division, ICAR- National Diary Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana (132 001), India, - Chitranayak , - Sharanabasava ,   Dept. of Dairy Engineering Division, ICAR- National Diary Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana (132 001), India, P. Abhinash ,   Dept. of Dairy Engineering Division, ICAR- National Diary Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana (132 001), India, - Nagaratna ,   Dept. of Dairy Engineering Division, ICAR- National Diary Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana (132 001), India, Minz P. S. ,   Dept. of Dairy Engineering Division, ICAR- National Diary Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana (132 001), India, John Hima ,   Dept. of Dairy Engineering Division, ICAR- National Diary Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana (132 001), India, - Priyanka ,   Dept. of Dairy Engineering Division, ICAR- National Diary Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana (132 001), India, Nagajjanavar Kiran ,   Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka (581 110), India, Simha Vikram ,   Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka (584 104), India
Published: February 2023

In India the milk is consumed both in the raw (un-processed) as well as processed forms with the raw milk being consumed locally. The use of processed milk is prevalent through both the organized as well as un-organized sectors. The milk processing in the organized sector (20% of the total milk processed) is undertaken to produce the pasteurized liquid milk as well as other value-added products. Solar energy is a cheap, omnipresent, and indigenous source of energy that produces a clean, pollution-free climate. In recent years, the use of solar energy has risen to new heights. Its driving force is the ongoing quest for an alternative power source due to the perceived shortage of fossil fuels. As the price of fossil fuels continues to increase, it has become much more common. The planet absorbs more energy from the sun in a single hour than the entire world consumes in a year. Its use has proved to be the most cost-effective, as most systems in individual applications only need a few kilowatts of electricity. Solar collectors transform solar energy into thermal energy for heating applications, which is the easiest and most effective way to do it. The dairy industry is one of the industries where thermal processing is a crucial unit activity. Solar energy can thus be used to heat water, sterilize cans and bottles, and pasteurize milk. This paper examines the use of solar energy in the pasteurization of milk.
Assessment of the Growth Performance by RNA:DNA Ratio in Cyprinus carpio var. communis (Scale carp) Using Different Dietary Protein Levels
Authors:   Division of Fish Genetics and Biotechnology,Faculty of Fisheries, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir, Ganderbal, Kashmir (190 006), India, Bhat Hussna , Ahmad Irfan ,   Division of Fish Genetics and Biotechnology,Faculty of Fisheries, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir, Ganderbal, Kashmir (190 006), India, Asmi Oyas ,   Division of Fish Nutrition and Biochemistry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir, Ganderbal, Kashmir (190 006), India, Shah Feroz ,   Division of Fish Health Management,  Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir, Ganderbal, Kashmir (190 006), India, Bhat Bilal ,   Division of Social Sciences, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir, Ganderbal, Kashmir (190 006), India, Hussain Tarik ,   Division of Post-Harvest Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir, Ganderbal, Kashmir (190 006), India
Published: February 2023

The study was conducted at wet laboratory of Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil, Ganderbal, SKUAST-Kashmir, India from the time period of March to June, 2019 on scale carp fingerlings (Cyprinus carpio var. communis) to determine the growth performance by measuring RNA:DNA ratio in scale carp after fed with dietary protein level. The fingerlings were fed with three different levels of silkworm pupae supplement [17.51 g 100 g-1 (T1), 14.42 g 100 g-1 (T2), 11.33 g 100 g-1 (T3)] and a control in which no silkworm pupae was included. RNA:DNA ratio were highest in T1 (1.609), followed by T2 (1.526) and T3 (1.239) while the control showed the lowest ratio (0.929). Similarly, fingerlings fed with Silkworm pupae supplemented diets (T1, T2 and T3) exhibited relatively better growth in terms of body weight gain, % weight gain, specific growth rate (SGR), feed conversion ratio (FCR) and protein efficiency ratio (PER) as compared to the control. The highest weight gain of 2.4 g was recorded in T1 followed by T2 (2.09 g) and T3 (1.52 g) while the control achieved the lowest weight gain of 0.72 g. Overall, the results revealed that T1 performed better as compared to the rest treatments and control. In general, the RNA:DNA ratio and growth results correlate with each other in different treatments and control. So, RNA:DNA ratio seems to be as an effective and rapid indicator of growth performance.
Soil Health Management in Organic Production System – A Review
Authors:   Dept. of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, CAU (Imphal), Kyrdemkulai, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya (793 105), India, Shahane Amit Anil , Shivay Yashbir Singh ,   Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (110 012), India
Published: February 2023

At present, the soil is discussed in terms of the extent of degradation, increased pollution (footprint of human activity), and ecosystem services apart from the fertility and productivity point of view. To address these issues, soil needs to be defined in terms of its health. Healthy soil is the first and foremost entity in organic farming. In India, organic farming is spreading in areas subjected to different kinds of land degradation (hilly areas and semi-arid areas). Therefore, the study of soil health is important in organic farming. The article aims to discuss the concept of soil health and different agronomic interventions and management practices with their possible economics for maintaining soil health in an organic production system. The practices such as the use of biodynamic formulations, the use of microbial inoculations, and intercropping with leguminous crops have a positive effect on the nutrient supply besides improving soil health. The availability of a large array of options including input addition and management practices for soil health management provides potential for soil health management. Organic farming can afford the cost on soil health management considering its specification for organic sources, organic farming niche (North East India with high organic matter and semi-arid area with large bovine population), and premium prices of produce; while trade-off between premier prices and low yield in organic farming is well-defined constraint for investing of soil health at commercial scale in organic farming.
Energy Dynamics of Rice Production in Eastern India as Influenced by Resource Conserving Establishment Methods and Weed Management
Authors:   Dept. of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (751 003), India, Acharya Shivasankar , Jena S. N. ,   Dept. of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (751 003), India, Paikaray R. K. ,   Dept. of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (751 003), India, Rath B. S. ,   Dept. of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (751 003), India, Garnayak L. M. ,   Dept. of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (751 003), India, Dwibedi S. K. ,   Dept. of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (751 003), India, Mohapatra B. K. ,   Dept. of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (751 003), India
Published: February 2023

The field experiment was conducted during the wet seasons of 2020 and 2021, at the Agronomy Research Farm of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India to assess the input energy requirements and output energy production of establishment methods and weed management in rice. The treatments included three establishment methods viz., Dry-direct seeded rice (Dry-DSR), Wet-DSR and puddled transplanted rice (PTR) in main plot and six weed management treatments viz., hand weeding, oxadiargyl @ 90 g ha-1 as pre-emergence (PE) followed by (fb.) penoxsulam+cyhalofop @ 135 g ha-1 as post-emergence (PoE), oxadiargyl @ 90 g ha-1 (PE) fb. triafamone+ethoxysulfuron @ 60 g ha-1 (PoE), oxadiargyl @ 90 g ha-1 (PE) fb. bispyribac sodium @ 25 g ha-1+fenoxaprop @ 56 g ha-1 (PoE), brown manuring (DSR) / green manuring (PTR) fb. 2,4-D at 25 DAS/T and unweeded control in subplot. Dry-DSR utilised 3.2% less input energy than Wet-DSR. PTR recorded highest energy use efficiency (11.88), energy efficiency ratio (5.78), energy productivity (0.393 kg MJ-1) and energy profitability (10.88), followed by Dry-DSR and Wet-DSR. The highest specific energy (4.59 MJ kg-1) was estimated in Dry-DSR, differing significantly with other establishment techniques. Among weed management options, the highest energy use efficiency (11.89) and energy profitability (10.89) was recorded with application of oxadiargyl (PE) fb. penoxsulam+cyhalofop (PoE), being at par with hand weeding, oxadiargyl (PE) fb. bispyribac sodium+fenoxaprop (PoE). Oxadiargyl fb. penoxsulam+cyhalofop under Dry-DSR was highly economic energy efficient, but at par with oxadiargyl fb. bispyribac+fenoxaprop under the same establishment technique.
Persepsi Siswa Terhadap Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Daring Pada Mata Pelajaran IPA Biologi Selama Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Kelas VIII Di SMPN 9 Pekanbaru
Authors:   Universitas Islam Riau, Maulidya Annisa , Ferazona Sepita , Robiah Siti , Rahmi Laili
Published: February 2023

This study aims to determine student`s perceptions of the implementation of online learning in the Biology Science subject during the Covid-19 pandemic for class VIII at SMPN 9 Pekanbaru. This research is quantitative research. The method used in this study is a survey method. Data collection was carried out by means of observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The sample in this study were 160 students. Based on the results of the study, students’ perceptions of the implementation of online learning in Biology Science subject during the Covid-19 pandemic for class VIII at SMPN 9 Pekanbaru obtained an average score of 80.76% in the good category. The highest sub-indicator, namely opening learning, obtained a percentage of 92.41% in the very good category. Meanwhile, the lowest sub-indicator is giving conclusions with a percentage of 67.34%.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN MAHASISWA DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN ALAT EVALUASI BERBASIS DIGITAL
Authors: Setia Nugraha Aries
Published: February 2023

Globalisasi dan kemajuan teknologi turut menjadikan pembelajaran dan penilaian mengikuti arus modernisasi tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan alternatif untuk menjadikan penilaian sebagai sesuatu yang menyenangkan dan bermakna. Hal ini berkaitan dengan kemampuan mahasiswa dalam mengakses dan menggunakan aplikasi digital untuk berbagai kebutuhan. Penelitian ini diarahkan pada analisis kemampuan Mahasiswa calon guru dalam Pemilihan Platform, kemudahan akses platform, kalimat butir soal, kesesuaian KKO dengan butir soal, kesesuaian KKO dengan butir soal, kesesuaian butir soal dengan tujuan pembelajaran. Dari hasil penugasan pada mata kuliah Evaluasi Pembelajaran Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia didapatkan bahwa platform digital yang digunakan adalah google form, nearpod, quizizz, kohoot, dsb. Mahasiswa mampu menggunakan aplikasi digital yang cocok untuk mengukur kemampuan peserta didik. Mahasiswa sudah mampu memilih platform digital yang mudah diakses peserta didik dan bisa digunakan dengan perangkat yang pasti dimiliki siswa pada era kekinian. Mahasiswa telah mampu menyusun kalimat sesuai kaidah kebahasaan, namun masih memiliki kekurangan dalam segi unsur konten informasi dalam butir soal. Mahasiswa masih lemah dalam mengembangkan indikator dan memilih KKO secara beragam sehingga pengukuran kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi kurang terasah, dan terkesan kurang komprehensif. Sehingga masih terbuka peluang untuk dilakukan kajian peningkatan kemampuan mahasiswa calon guru dalam mengembangkan indicator. Bahkan melihat perkembangan saat ini penelitian ini bisa menjadi landasan dilakukan kajian tentang penilaian pada kurikulum merdeka.
MENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI MELALUI STRATEGI LICALIDO (LIHAT BACA TULIS DONGENG) DI SDN JATIRAHAYU VIII
Authors: Kurniati Dedeh
Published: February 2023

This best practice aims to provide an overview of the activities for implementing literacy skills through the LICALIDO strategy (See Read Write Tales), and describe the achievements after improving literacy skills through this LICALIDO strategy at SD Negeri Jatirahayu VIII. The result of this best practice is a significant increase in literacy skills in terms of reading comprehension, writing short stories or essays, and telling stories about the essays they have made. So, in the end the students can achieve achievements in the field of literacy.
Analysis of the Factors Affecting the Household Income of Ethnic Groups in VoNhai District, Thai Nguyen Province
Authors: Chi Vu Thi Quynh , Nguyen Thai Thi Thai
Published: February 2023

Ethnic groups by households in Vo Nhai District often inhabit in rural areas with low income and their life is much more difficult. Therefore, it’s necessary to study on the factors affecting their income in order to find a solution to improve their income. This research has used Cobb – Douglass Production Function, applying Stata software to evaluate the factors affecting household income of minorities. By collecting information from 310 households living in Vo Nhai district, Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam, the result of analysis showed that age of householder, cost, number of inhabitants in the family, level of education of the householders, employees, assets, land areas, bank loans which have an impact on the household income of ethnic groups. The study proposed solutions to help poor households expand on their production, improve their income, and enhance their living.
NIKAH MISYĀR DALAM DALAM PERSPEKTIF UNDANG-UNDANG PERKAWINAN DAN KOMPILASI HUKUM ISLAM
Authors: Hilal Syamsul
Published: February 2023

Pernikhan adalah sesuatu yang disyariatkan dalam Islam. Pemahaman terhadap pernikahan tersebut kemudian berkembang di berbagai Negara. Hukum Islam yang kemudian bergandengan dengan positif sama-sama mengatur tentang pernikahan. Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah Bagaimanakah konsep nikah misyār yang marak terjadi pada masyarakat dan Bagaimana problematika nikah misyār dalam pandangan UUP dan KHI. Penelitian ini bersifat desktiptif analitis. Simpilan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa nikah misyār merupakan pernikahan berlandaskan akad syariat Islam yang telah memenuhi syarat dan rukun nikah. Nikah misyār tetap eksis dalam kehidpan bermasyarakat lengkap dengan berbagai dinamikanya.
FAKTOR EKONOMI DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP KASUS PERCERAIAN ERA PANDEMI COVID-19 DALAM TINJAUAN TAFSIR HUKUM KELUARGA ISLAM
Authors: Alghifari Abuzar , Sofiana Anis , Mas'ari Ahmad
Published: February 2023

ABSTRAK: Pandemi Covid-19 sebagai persitiwa global memiliki dampak yang juga bersifat global. Tidak hanya dalam pengertian geografis namun juga pada praksis kehidupan. Berbagai negara dilanda pandemi lalu berdampak kepada banyak aspek tidak terkecuali perekonomian. Pandemi menimbulkan shock (guncangan) ekonomi dan mengakibatkan banyak keluarga yang mengalami kesulitan dalam memenuhi kebutuhan hidup. Tragisnya, tidak jarang ketika masalah ini tidak terselesaikan justru kehidupan rumah tangga  itu sendiri yang diselesaikan dengan perceraian. Suatu fase dimana suami-istri seharusnya semakin mengencangkan kebersamaan agar mampu melewati pandemi dengan segala dampaknya ini. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menelaah bagaimana tuntunan wahyu al-Qur’an dalam menyoroti kenyataan ini yaitu melalui perspektif tafsir hukum keluarga Islam.Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa sakinah (ketenangan) merupakan tujuan mendasar dalam berpasang-pasangan. Sakinah tersebut merupakan hasil dari kolaborasi dua faktor utama, yaitu mawaddah (kecenderungan materialistik) dan rahmah (kecenderungan non-materialistik). Terganggunya perekonomian yang termasuk dalam kategori mawaddah, secara otomatis akan berpengaruh terhadap kualitas sakinah yang dihasilkan. Ketika kualitas sakinah terganggu akan menghasilkan goncangan terhadap eksistensi atau azwaja, yaitu hubungan keberpasangan. Sakinah akan mengalami fluktuasi disebabkan fluktuatifnya mawaddah dan rahmah itu sendiri. Karena itu, kedua faktor ini seharusnya mampu bekerja sama dan saling mengisi untuk mempertahankan eksistensi sakinah sehingga suami-istri terus mampu mempertahankan kebersamaannya. Dengan demikian, wahyu al-Qur’an menuntunkan bahwa terguncangnya aspek mawaddah, dalam hal ini adalah faktor ekonomi di era pandemi, tentu akan menyebabkan terguncangnya sakinah (ketenangan) dalam rumah tangga (azwaja). Dalam hal ini, aspek rahmah mesti hadir dan lebih diperkuat perannya untuk menjaga stabilitas sakinah sehingga kehidupan berpasangan (azwaja) mampu dipertahankan semaksimal mungkin dan perceraian menjadi tidak perlu terjadi.
KETERANGAN SAKSI DALAM PEMBUKTIAN PERKARA PERCERAIAN
Authors: Burhanuddin Ahmad -
Published: February 2023

ABSTRAK: Perceraian merupakan perkara yang paling banyak diajukan di pengadilan. Pada proses pembuktian keterangan saksi dalam perkara perceraian sangat penting bagi hakim dalam mempertimbangkan putusan yang akan dijatuhkan. Akan tetapi kebanyakan saksi dalam perkara perceraian hanya mengetahui Penggugat dan Tergugat sudah pisah tempat tinggal dan pernah mendamaikan Penggugat dan Tergugat saja. Rumusan Masalah dalam penerilian ini adalah Apakah keterangan saksi yang hanya menerangkan akibat hukum dalam perkara perceraian memiliki kekuatan sebagai dalil pembuktian? Dan Apakah landasan yuridis sehingga keterangan saksi yang hanya menerangkan akibat hukum dalam perkara perceraian memiliki kekuatan sebagai dalil pembuktian?. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui keterangan saksi yang hanya menerangkan akibat hukum dalam perkara perceraian memiliki kekuatan sebagai dalil pembuktian dan untuk mengetahui landasan yuridis sehingga keterangan saksi yang hanya menerangkan akibat hukum dalam perkara perceraian memiliki kekuatan sebagai dalil pembuktian.Saksi adalah orang yang memberikan keterangan di muka sidang pengadilan yang ia lihat, ia dengar dan alami sendiri tentang suatu peristiwa. Ketika memberikan keterangan dimuka persidangan, saksi harus dapat memberikan keterangan yang meyakinkan dan membuktikan peristiwa hukum memang benar-benar terjadi agar kesaksiannya dapat diterima. Namun pada kenyataannya dalam perkara hukum keluarga seperti perceraian terkadang peristiwa hukum tentang perselisihan dan pertengkaran suami isteri tidak banyak diketahui orang lain termasuk keluarga bahkan saksi hanya menngetahui antara suami dan isteri berpisah tempat btinggal dan tidak hidup bersama. Keterangan saksi yang demikian dimana saksi hanya mengetahui akibat dari perselisihan dan pertengkaran suami dan isteri mempunyuai kekutan hukum sebagai suatu dalil pembuktian sebagaimana yurisprudensi Mahkamah Agung RI Nomor:299K/AG/2003 tanggal 08 juni 2005;Kata Kunci: Saksi, Pembuktian, Perceraian
Persepsi Pelaku Perceraian Terhadap Cerai di Luar Pengadilan Agama
Authors: Maliki Ibnu Akbar , Mualifah Lisna
Published: February 2023

:  Secara hukum, perceraian di Indonesia akan dianggap sah bilamana dilakukan melalui Pengadilan. Hal ini ditegaskan dalam Pasal 39 Ayat (1) Undang-Undang No.1 Tahun 1974 Tentang Perkawinan dan Pasal 115 Kompilasi Hukum Islam. Namun realitanya masih banyak terjadi praktik perceraian yang dilakukan di luar Pengadilan. Seperti halnya yang terjadi dalam masyarakat Kecamatan Way Serdang. Sebagian masyarakat masih enggan untuk melakukan perceraian di Pengadilan disebabkan kurangnya kesadaran hukum serta keyakinan masyarakat terhadap agama Islam yang tidak mengharuskan adanya prosedur perceraian sesuai yang diatur dalam Undang-Undang. Artikel ini membahas tentang persepsi pelaku perceraian tentang perceraian di luar Pengadilan Agama yang dilakukan masyarakat Kecamatan Way Serdang. Jenis penelitian ialah kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan yuridis empiris. Data dikumpulkan dengan metode observasi dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat tiga praktik perceraian di luar Pengadilan Agama dalam masyarakat Kecamatan Way Serdang yakni melalui musyawarah keluarga, pengucapan talak/cerai yang disaksikan secara langsung oleh keluarga, dan melalui media telepon. Persepsi positif ditunjukkan oleh pelaku perceraian terhadap cerai di luar Pengadilan Agama, sedangkan persepsi negatif ditunjukkan terhadap cerai melalui Pengadilan Agama. Persepsi tersebut mereka tunjukkan baik dalam segi konsep hukumnya maupun dari praktis pelaksanannya.
Management Of Influencer Expression Regarding Vaccination Communication On Instagram
Authors: Kertamukti Rama
Published: February 2023

Middle January 2021, the death toll related to the Covid-19 pandemic reached 2 million people, and nearly 26 thousand people were recorded in Indonesia. The struggle of the Indonesian government to reduce the number of victims of COVID-19 by bringing the Sinovac vaccine and vaccinations to the community. Pros and cons occur in response to the covid-19 Vaccination with this Sinovac vaccine. The government's public communication strategy through influencers with many followers on Instagram is an option. The election of Instagram as Social media for vaccination communication is because Instagram is the most up-to-date social media, and it is easy to provide understanding because it involves information in the form of visuals and text to the public. In carrying out vaccination communications, these influencers create messages or information that are organic or organic. Amplified Word of Mouth so that vaccination communication can reach the community simultaneously. The subjects studied in this study were influencer accounts (@arielnoah and @dr. Tirta) which were selected by purposive sampling with qualitative research using the literature review method. The results showed that the influencers in each post on vaccination communication activities in the form of distributing content and information in the feed room, likes, and giving comments showed that vaccination communication activities carried out identity politics. Influencers on Instagram understand health and responsibility. The results of this study provide an overview of how influencers on their Instagram carry out impression management to convince the public that vaccines are safe and try to refer to the government's public campaign regarding covid-19 Vaccination.