bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The variation of insulin like growth factor 2 maker is associated with growth traits in Thai native (Kradon) pigs
Authors: Ampaporn Kessara , Suwannasing Rattikan , Phongphanich Pitchayanipa , Tunim Supanon , Duangjinda Monchai
Published: May 2023

Objective: This study was conducted to investigate polymorphisms of the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) and insulin like growth factor 2 (IGF2) genes and to evaluate the growth traits affected by such polymorphisms in Thai native (Kradon) pigs.Methods: Blood samples and productive data from 91 Kradon pigs were collected. DNA was extracted and quantified, the IGF2 and MC4R genes were amplified, and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) produces were digested using the PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) technique. Genotyping was performed, and the association between genotypes and growth traits on the birth and weaning weights were evaluated.Results: The IGF2 intron7 g.162G>C variations in Kradon pigs were found in three genotypes: i) GG, ii) GC, and iii) CC. The GG genotype frequency was the highest followed by the GC and CC genotypes. The frequencies of the G and C alleles were 0.703 and 0.297, respectively. The MC4R genotype was found in only one genotype (GG). The IGF2 gene pattern was not associated with birth weight traits, whereas the IGF2 gene pattern was related to the weaning weight trait in Kradon pigs. Pigs with the CC and GC genotypes had higher weaning weights than ones with the GG genotype (p<0.001).Conclusion: Thai native Kradon pigs with the CC and GC genotypes of the IGF2 gene have higher weaning weights than pigs with the GG genotype.
miR-380-3p promotes β-casein expression by targeting αS1-casein in goat mammary epithelial cells
Authors: Song Ning , Luo Jun , Huang Lian , Chen Xiaoying , Niu Huimin , Zhu Lu
Published: May 2023

Objective: αS1-Casein is more closely associated with milk allergic reaction than other milk protein components. microRNA (miRNA) is a class of small non-coding RNAs that modulate multiple biological progresses by the target gene. However, the post-transcriptional regulation of αS1-casein expression by miRNA in ruminants remains unclear. This study aims to explore the regulatory roles of miR-380-3p on αS1-casein synthesis in goat mammary epithelial cells (GMEC).Methods: αS1-Casein gene and miR-380-3p expression was measured in dairy goat mammary gland by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). miR-380-3p overexpression and knockdown were performed by miR-380-3p mimic or inhibitor in GMEC. The effect of miR-380-3p on αS1-casein synthesis was detected by qRT-PCR, western blot, luciferase and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays in GMEC.Results: Compared with middle-lactation period, αS1-casein gene expression is increased, while miR-380-3p expression is decreased during peak-lactation of dairy goats. miR-380-3p reduces αS1-casein abundance by targeting the 3’-untranslated region (3’UTR) of αS1-casein mRNA in GMEC. miR-380-3p enhances β-casein expression and signal transducer and activator of transcription 5a (STAT5a) activity. Moreover, miR-380-3p promotes β-casein abundance through target gene αS1-casein, and activates β-casein transcription by enhancing the binding of STAT5 to β-casein gene promoter region.Conclusion: miR-380-3p decreases αS1-casein expression and increases β-casein expression by targeting αS1-casein in GMEC, which supplies a novel strategy for reducing milk allergic potential and building up milk quality in ruminants.
Evaluation of ammonia emission reducing effect by adding waste cooking oil in pilot-scale composting of dairy cattle manure
Authors: Kuroda Kazutaka , Tanaka Akihiro , Furuhashi Kenichi , Fukuju Naoki
Published: May 2023

Objective: In our previous study, we observed that the addition of waste cooking oil (WCO) reduced ammonia (NH3) emissions during laboratory-scale composting of dairy cattle manure under low-aeration condition. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of addition of WCO on NH3 emissions reduction during pilot-scale composting of dairy cattle manure, which is close to the conditions of practical composting treatment.Methods: Composting tests were conducted using pilot-scale composting facilities (1.8 m3 of capacity). The composting mixtures were prepared from manure, sawdust, and WCO. Two treatments were set: without WCO (Control) and with WCO added to 3 wt% of manure (WCO3). Composting was conducted under continuous aeration at 40 L/min, corresponding to 22.2 L/(min‧m3) of the mixture at the start of composting. The changes in temperatures, NH3 concentrations in the exhaust gases, and contents of the composted mixtures were analyzed. Based on these analysis results, the effect of WCO addition on NH3 emissions and nitrogen loss during composting was evaluated.Results: During composting, the temperature increase of the composting mixture became higher, and the decreases of weight and water content of the mixture became larger in WCO3 than in Control. In the decrease of weight, and the residual weight and water content of the mixture, significant differences (p<0.05) were detected between the two treatments at the end of composting. The NH3 concentrations in the exhaust gases tended to be lower in WCO3 than in Control. Nitrogen loss was 21.5% lower in WCO3 than in Control.Conclusion: Reduction of NH3 emissions by the addition of WCO under low aeration condition was observed in pilot-scale composting, as well as in laboratory-scale composting. This result suggests that this method is effective in reducing NH3 emissions in practicalscale composting.
Chemical composition of banana meal and rice bran from Australia or South-East Asia
Authors: Fanelli Natalia S. , Torres-Mendoza Leidy J. , Abelilla Jerubella J. , Stein Hans H.
Published: May 2023

Objective: A study was conducted to determine the chemical composition of banana meal and rice bran from Australia or South-East Asia and test the hypothesis that there are no differences in rice bran produced in different countries, but there are differences between full-fat and defatted rice bran.Methods: Two sources of banana meal and 22 sources of rice bran (full-fat or defatted) from Australia or South-East Asia were used. All samples were analyzed for dry matter, gross energy, nitrogen, amino acids (AA), acid hydrolyzed ether extract (AEE), ash, minerals, total starch, insoluble dietary fiber, and soluble dietary fiber. Banana meal was also analyzed for sugars including glucose, fructose, maltose, sucrose, stachyose, and raffinose.Results: Chemical analysis demonstrated that banana meal from the Philippines is primarily composed of starch. Full-fat rice bran from Australia had greater (p<0.05) concentrations of AEE, lysine, and glycine than samples from the Philippines and Vietnam. Full-fat rice bran from Australia and Thailand had greater (p<0.05) concentrations of gross energy and most AA than rice bran from Vietnam. Full-fat rice bran from Australia had greater (p<0.05) concentrations of tryptophan and manganese than all other sources, but full-fat rice bran from the Philippines contained less (p<0.05) zinc than all other sources of rice bran. Gross energy, AEE, and copper were greater (p<0.05) in full-fat rice bran compared with defatted rice bran, but defatted rice bran contained more (p<0.05) crude protein, ash, insoluble dietary fiber, total dietary fiber, AA, and some minerals than full-fat rice bran.Conclusion: Banana meal is a high-energy source that can be used as an alternative ingredient in livestock diets. Full-fat rice bran from Australia and Thailand contained more concentrations of AEE and AA than samples from the Philippines or Vietnam. Full-fat rice bran had more gross energy and AEE than defatted rice bran, whereas defatted rice bran contained more crude protein, ash, and total dietary fiber.
Peran Filantrophy Islam Dalam Menanggulangi Kemiskinan
Authors: Nafisa Salsabila Nafisa , Kurniawan Naufal
Published: May 2023

Poverty is a problem that always exists in every country, both in the form of absolute poverty and relative poverty. Efforts should be made to solve this problem of poverty, because if it cannot be resolved, it will become a problem that can disrupt economic activity. Poverty can be seen as a multidimensional problem because it is related to the inability to access economically, socially, culturally, politically and participate in society. Islamic philanthropy as a form of social generosity is directed to be able to answer the problem of poverty. There is Islamic philanthropy that is oriented towards poverty alleviation in the short term and long term, short term for example providing assistance that is consumptive and disposable. As for those that are long-term by providing assistance that can be used for a long time to increase income. The method used in this study is the library research model, where the author takes references from several books and journals in collecting data. The purpose of this research is to find out the role of Islamic philanthropy in alleviating poverty. Islamic philanthropy is expected to be a solution to economic problems in Indonesia in terms of poverty. Where income derived from the wages of a worker is one of the variables that can be used in poverty alleviation.
Strategi Pengembangan Desa Wisata
Authors: Kartika Titing , Muchtar Arisman
Published: May 2023

Ciburial Village is one of the Tourism Villages that has been established by the West Java Bandung Regency Government in accordance with the Bandung Regent's Decree Number 556.42/ Kep. 71- Dispopar/ 2011 Regarding the Determination of Tourism Villages in the Bandung Regency Area with the concept of Agriecotourism. In implementing the development of Tourism Villages, Ciburial Village encountered obstacles both in terms of human resources, destination management, marketing, and other aspects. The purpose of this study is to determine the development strategy of the tourism village. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach and SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat) as an analytical tool. The results of the analysis of internal and external factors are processed using a SWOT matrix to produce several strategies. The results of the study indicate that strategies that need to be developed include mapping tourism based on potential, strengthening digital-based promotions as well as building branding, optimizing cross-sectoral coordination in the management of Tourism Villages and training in human resources including destination management and tour guides
Analisis Efektivitas dan Efisiensi Anggaran Corporate Social Responsibility
Authors: Hapsari Rahma Amalia , Asis Zahra Wahyuni
Published: May 2023

Corporate social responsibility is an obligation carried out by companies regulated in article 74 paragraph (1) of Law no. 40 of 2007 concerning Limited Liability Companies. The social responsibility carried out by PT Satria Jaya Sentosa is realized through community development and empowerment programs. The purpose of this study was to determine the forms of social responsibility programs managed by PT Satria Jaya Sentosa and to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the CSR program budget at PT Satria Jaya Sentosa. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection was carried out using observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The results of the study show that there are three fields programs that are the main focus of CSR at PT Satria Jaya Sentosa are in the fields of education, health, and economic independence. The effectiveness of the CSR program budget at PT Satria Jaya Sentosa can be concluded that the budget is less effective with an effectiveness level of 70%. While the efficiency of the CSR program budget at PT Satria Jaya Sentosa, it can be concluded that the results are very efficient with an efficiency level of 8%.
PENERAPAN HYBRID LEADERSHIP DALAM MENINGKATKAN SEMANGAT KERJA DAN KUALITAS KEHIDUPAN KERJA (QUALITY OF WORK LIFE) DALAM PERSPEKTIF SYARIAH
Authors: Paul Wina
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi masalah kinerja pegawai, tingkat kemajuan teknologi yang semakin canggih, tingkat stress pegawai yang mulai mengkhawatirkan, dan perubahan pola kerja pada masa pandemic covid-19. Perkembangan dan perubahan tersebut membawa corak yang dan perubahan yang sangat dramatis dan banyak mempengaruhi pola kerja pegawai. Oleh karena itu mulai muncul sistem kerja hybrid leadership yang dirancang guna meningkatkan sikap para pegawai atau karyawan meningkatkan sikap kerjanya terhadap pekerjaannya. Metode penelitian ini adalah menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil analisa dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa hybrid leadership bisa menjadi pola kerja baru dimana pegawai bisa bekerja secara fleksibel, dimana pun dan kapan pun tidak terbatas oleh ruang dan waktu, selain itu pegawai bisa lebih menikmati pekerjaannya karena tingkat stress yang dimulai saat akan melakukan pekerjaan akan berkurang, dimana pegawai tidak perlu dihadapkan pada suatu kemacetan selama perjalanan berangkat ke kantor, cost biaya kerja pun akan terminimalisir selain itu pola kerja hybrid leadership ini bisa membantu problem pemerintah yaitu kemacetan dan penghematan bahan bakar minyak. Selain itu pegawai bisa lebih menikmati hidupnya, quality time dengan keluarga pun menjadi lebih banyak, sehingga pendidikan anak oleh keluarga akan lebih terjamin dan meningkat kualitasnya.
Parasoziale Meinungsführer? Eine qualitative Untersuchung zur Rolle von Social Media Influencer*innen im Informationsverhalten und in Meinungsbildungsprozessen junger Menschen
Authors: Wunderlich Leonie
Published: May 2023

Die Informationsnutzung und Meinungsbildungsprozesse finden bei jungen Menschen überwiegend in sozialen Medien statt, wo sich reichweitenstarke Akteure, sogenannte Social Media Influencer (SMI), am politischen Diskurs beteiligen. Aufgrund der engen Beziehung zu ihrer Followerschaft und ihrer Identifikationsfunktion wird diesen Persönlichkeiten das Potenzial als Vermittler informativer Inhalte und als Meinungsführer zugesprochen. Bislang liegen allerdings nur wenige empirische Erkenntnisse über deren tatsächliche Relevanz im Meinungsbildungsprozess vor. Zudem wurde die Rolle parasozialer Beziehungen (PSB) zwar als verstärkender Faktor für die persuasive Wirkung von SMI identifiziert, jedoch ist weitestgehend unklar, welche spezifischen Eigenschaften und Funktionen bei Beziehungs- und Identifikationsprozessen eine Rolle spielen. In der vorliegenden Studie wurde daher auf Grundlage des theoretischen Konzepts der parasozialen Meinungsführerschaft untersucht, warum junge Menschen einzelnen Persönlichkeiten in sozialen Medien folgen (Motive), wie sie diese charakterisieren (Schlüsselmerkmale) und welche Relevanz sie ihnen für die eigene Meinungsbildung zuschreiben (Funktionen). Die Ergebnisse aus 22 halbstrukturierten Einzelinterviews mit Jugendlichen (14- bis 17-Jährige) und jungen Erwachsenen (18- bis 24-Jährige) zeigen insgesamt große geschlechtsspezifische Unterschiede bezüglich der wahrgenommenen PSB zu einzelnen Persönlichkeiten und den zugeschriebenen Eigenschaften. Ihre Relevanz für die eigene Meinungsbildung bewerten die Befragten je nachdem, ob es sich um alltagsrelevante und persönliche oder gesamtgesellschaftlich relevante und politische Informationen handelt, unterschiedlich. Die Teilgruppe der Influencer*innen übernimmt insbesondere Unterhaltungs-, Inspirations- und Orientierungsfunktionen.
Das Wagnis der Philosophie
Authors: Paprotny Thorsten
Published: May 2023

Karl Jaspers' philosophische Denkwege und Diskurse lassen sich als Auseinandersetzung mit totalitärem Denken und als Kritik des absoluten Anspruchs verstehen. Konstitutiv sind für den Menschen das Streben nach Erkenntnis. Das Pendant hierzu ist das Streben nach Halt &ndash. ein Streben, das zuweilen machtvoll auftritt und eine gefährliche Eigendynamik besitzt. Ein absolutes Wissen ist redlicherweise nicht erreichbar. Der Mensch bleibt stets an die Grenzen möglicher Erkenntnis verwiesen. Versucht er diese leichthin zu überschreiten, verfestigen sich seine stets nur partikular gültigen Einsichten zu einem „Gehäuse“, das, mit absolutem Anspruch vertreten, zu einer Form totalitären Denkens mit gefährlichen Implikationen sich entwickeln kann. Das von intellektueller Redlichkeit getragene Philosophieren, insbesondere im Anschluß an Kant und Nietzsche, in der Spannung von Wissen und Nichtwissen hat die Aufgabe, diese Ansprüche kritisch zurückzuweisen.Als Philosophiehistoriker ist der Karl Jaspers (1883&ndash.1969) nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg international bekannt geworden. Dass seine Philosophie auch heute noch aktuell und beherzigenswert ist, wird nicht zuletzt in der Reflexion seiner Ausführungen über die „Schuldfrage“ dargelegt.
Classification of Images of Skin Lesion Using Deep Learning
Authors:   School of Arts and Digital Industries, University of Roehampton, London, United Kingdom, SW15 2YB, Shaheen Momina , Saif Usman , Awan Shahid M. , Ahmad Faizan , Anum Aimen
Published: May 2023

Skin cancer is among common and rapidly increasing human malignancies, which can be diagnosed visually. The diagnosis begins with preliminary medical screening and by dermoscopic examination, histopathological examination, and proceeding to the biopsy. This screening and diagnosis can be automated using machine learning tools and techniques. Artificial neural networks are helping a lot in medical diagnosis applications. In this research, skin images are classified into 7 different classes of skin cancer using deep learning methodology, then analyzed the results w.r.t to their respective precision, recall, support, and accuracy to find its practical applicability. This model is efficient in comparison to the detection of skin cancer with human eyes. Human eyes detection can be 79% accurate at most. Thus, having a scientific method of diagnosis can help the doctors and practitioners to accurately identify the cancer and its type. The model provides 80% accuracy on average for all 7 types of skin diseases, thus being more reliable than human eye examination. It will help the doctors to diagnose the skin diseases more confidently. The model has only 2 misclassified predictions for Basal cell carcinoma and Vascular lesions. However, Actinic keratosis diagnosis is most accurately predicted.
Entrevista a Ángela García de Paredes e Ignacio G. Pedrosa
Authors: Peñín Llobell Alberto
Published: May 2023

Ángela García de Pareces e Ignacio G. Pedrosa nos ofrecen esta entrevista en su despacho, donde conversamos en torno a su tablero de trabajo.
The Spread of Blasphemy Through Social Media in Muhammad Kace's Youtube Account
Authors: Veronika Betty
Published: May 2023

The variety of cultures and religions in Indonesia has led to a variety of conflicts. The diversity of cultures and religions sometimes leads to conflicts among various communities. Since the advancement of globalization, one of which is in the field of technology, there have been many cases of deviance in society. Advances in globalization in the field of technology provide a way for people to access anything using the internet. One example is the emergence of deviant content such as religious content containing blasphemy (SARA). As technology advances, everyone can access and express their opinions easily. Recently, a case was shocked by a person named Muhammad Kace through his lecture regarding his views on his YouTube account on Islam assuming that the Prophet was close to the jinn. Muhammad Kace in his YouTube channel conveys content that certainly contains hate speech and contains information that can invite chaos among the public and contains blasphemy against Islam. From the description presented by the author, the author is interested in studying the case of blasphemy through social media Muhammad Kace. In writing the journal, the author uses the normative method. The purpose of writing a journal is that people are careful in using and conveying things in public because it can result in conflicts of different views from the people who receive the information conveyed. Especially conveying religious information is so sensitive because it results in offending many parties and results in violating the rule of law.
Urban delivery, the Covid-19 pandemic and changes in land use: evidence of the territorial dynamics of the non-residential real estate sector in Belo Horizonte
Authors: Oliveira Isabela Kopperschmidt de , Oliveira Leise Kelli de , Maia Maria Leonor Alves , Santos Junior Jorge Luiz dos
Published: May 2023

In addition to the observed impacts on urban mobility, urban deliveries have changed the territorial dynamics of the non-residential real estate sector. This paper analyses land-use changes in the non-residential real estate sector caused by urban deliveries in 2020, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Belo Horizonte. Therefore, we used a spatial-temporal approach based on Local Indicators of Spatial Association and the estimation of a geographically weighted regression model. The results showed the decentralization of new businesses occurred and that there is an inverse relationship between traditional retail deliveries and online retail deliveries concerning the location of new businesses. Furthermore, the results indicated a change in the territorial dynamics of the non-residential real estate sector, encouraged by urban deliveries. Thus, the master plans must consider urban deliveries as a driving component in urban and transport planning.
Violência Contra Crianças e Adolescentes Amazônidas: O Panorama do Município do Oiapoque - AP
Authors: Maciel Carlos Alberto Batista , Campos Edval Bernardino
Published: May 2023

Este artigo analisa a violência contra crianças e adolescentes amazônidas ocorrida no município do Oiapoque na fronteira entre o Brasil e a Guiana Francesa. A pesquisa exploratória mapeou os registros de violação de direitos contra o segmento infanto-juvenil no período de doze meses entre 2010 e 2011, nos órgãos de políticas públicas locais. Os dados coletados revelaram que 5,1% da população infanto-juvenil do município foi submetida a violência. Os 416 registros de casos de violência identificados distribuíram-se em: 69 casos de violência física, 105 de abandono, 168 de negligência, 58 de violência sexual, 10 de desproteção social e 16 sem identificação. A maior concentração dos registros (93,4%) ocorreu no Conselho Tutelar do município, o que pode indicar o seu importante papel na garantia dos direitos das crianças e adolescentes em nível local, assim como pode indicar que os demais órgãos do sistema de garantia de direitos estão cumprindo limitadamente suas responsabilidades dentro desse sistema.
Effect of Audit Tenure and Auditor Switching on Audit Delay with Auditor Specialization as Moderating Variable
Authors: Yeanne Colson Tani Andri , Grahita Chandrarin , Diana Zuhro
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of audit tenure and auditor switching on audit delay with auditor specialization as a moderating variable. This study is a quantitative study using secondary data with a sample of 23 consumer goods sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The data collection method is done by accessing the company's financial statements published by the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The data obtained were then processed using SPSS. This analysis includes classical assumption test (data normality test, multicollinearity test and heteroscedasticity test), statistical test (F test, t test and R2 test) and moderating regression analysis (MRA). Based on the results of the tests carried out, it shows that the F test of the multiple linear regression equation model is appropriate (Fit) that there is a significant effect between audit tenure and auditor switching on audit delay. While the t test, audit tenure has no significant effect on audit delay, audit switching has a significant effect on audit delay, auditor specialization as a moderating variable cannot moderate or weaken the relationship between audit tenure and audit switching.
The Development of Biology E-Pocket Book to Improve Senior High School Students’ Biology Literacy Ability
Authors: Kumalasari Mega Candra , Waluyo Joko , Asyiah Iis Nur
Published: May 2023

This research aimed at improving biology literacy ability based on HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skill) by using E-pocket book learning media. This research employed a research and development (R&D) method, which was used as actual proof in improving a learning media of HOTS-based E-pocket book. There were 10 schools, including state or private schools, and 10 biology teachers as need analysis involved in this study. A needs assessment was conducted by using a questionnaire generated in Google form. The result of the needs assessment showed that teachers understood the HOTS learning process of 90%, HOTS learning material of 80%, and the teachers’ knowledge on E-pocket book learning media of 50%. Therefore, all of the teachers (100%) agreed if E-pocket book learning media is implemented for the students and if the learning media that can improve the students’ biology literacy should be developed.
Kajian Awal Terhadap Mantik Al-Ghazālī Dalam Mempertahankan Akidah Ahl Al-Sunnah wa Al-Jamā‘ah
Authors: Mariam Abdul Rahman  , Mohd. Fauzi Hamat
Published: May 2023

Makalah ini menjelaskan fungsi al-qiyās dalam tradisi mantik yang mana kepekaan al-Ghazālī dalam menghadapi isu al-ma‘rifah yang dibawa oleh aliran Shī‘ah al- Ismā‘īlīyyah al-Bāṭinīyyah al-Ta‘līmīyyah telah menaiktaraf kedudukan al-qiyās sebagai mawāzīn al- Qur’ān. Penaiktarafan ini dinukil al-Ghazālī dalam kitab al-Qisṭās al-Mustaqīm dan pengaplikasian mawāzīn al- Qur’ān tersebut terhadap isu yang telah ditimbulkan oleh aliran Shī‘ah juga disebutkan. Menerusi makalah ini, penulis telah menghuraikan kekuatan hubungan mawāzīn dengan ayat-ayat al-Qur’ān, bukan sahaja dari segi fleksibiliti penggunaan mawāzīn bahkan autoriti mawāzīn sebagai neraca berfikir yang diperakui kesahihannya. Huraian ini berasaskan kepada metode kualitatif sepenuhnya memandangkan kajian adalah berbentuk analisis teks kitab al-Qisṭās al-Mustaqim. Hasil daripada kajian menunjukkan bahawa mantik al-Ghazālī adalah sumber yang meyakinkan dalam mempertahankan akidah Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamā‘ah, bukan hanya menjadi penyokong terhadap penghujahan akal semata-mata akan tetapi menjadi satu metode penghujahan yang berasaskan ayat-ayat al-Qur’ān yang disebut oleh al-Ghazālī sebagai mawāzīn al-ma‘rifah.
Enhancing The Role of A Managerial Accountant Through The Infusion of Islamic Values
Authors: Saerah Petra  , Khairul Hidayatullah Basir
Published: May 2023

Managerial accountant is a vital player in any business organisation, particularly in the manufacturing industry. The know-how on processing costing analyses, budgeting, forecasting, production methods, or business risk management is processed to create value for business sustainability, performance, and organisational stakeholders. The responsibilities of a managerial accountant lie in two factors: firstly, understanding the financial side of the business organisation and secondly, managing nonfinancial measures of business performance. All of these responsibilities must be aligned with the unwavering commitment of ethicality. From an Islamic perspective, the motivation of a managerial accountant should not merely be hinged on self-actualization or materialism, but the vision of Muslim managers in managing cost and profit in any business organisation has to interweave to strive for Falah in Duniya and Akhirah. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to discuss the elements of the management criteria of a managerial accountant from a contemporary point of view and how it is in line with Maqasid Al-Syariah. Based on library research, a few important motivations in line with Maqasid are proposed, such as Tawheed and Falah. Thus, the study helps to enhance the role of managerial accountants from Islamic perspectives.
Digital Devices And Job Performance Of Secretaries In Government Parastatals In Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department Of Vocational and Technical Education, Faculty Of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti Ekiti State, Nigeria, Oyerinde David Oluseyi , Aina Mathew Adebayo ,   Department Of Vocational and Technical Education, Faculty Of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti Ekiti State, Nigeria, Adeniran Abigeal Olanrewaju ,   Department of Office Technology and Management, Osun State College of Technology, Esaoke, Osun State, Nigeria
Published: May 2023

The study investigated the contribution of the digital devices to the job performance of secretaries in Government parastatals in Ekiti State Nigeria. The study also determined digital devices that were available for the job performance of secretaries and level of job performance of secretaries in government parastatals. Descriptive research design was used for the study. The population of the study consisted of all 196 secretaries in Ekiti State government offices. The instrument used for data collection was titled ‘Digital Devices and Secretary’s Job Performance Questionnaire (DDSJPQ)’ constructed on 4-point scale. The instrument was validated by two experts. The reliability of the instrument was established using test re-test method, which yielded reliability coefficient of 0.71. Data collected were analysed using mean, simple regression and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Findings of the study revealed that there were enough digital devices in government offices, contributions of the digital devices to the job performance of secretaries was not significant among others. It can be concluded that despite the availability of digital devices in government offices they contributed less to the job performance of secretaries in government offices. The study recommended among others that secretaries need to be trained on how to use digital devices so as enhance their job performance in the office.
Social Ecological Diversity and Traditional Food Systems
Authors: Singh Ranjay , Turner Nancy J.
Published: May 2023

This book draws on world-wide experiences and valuable lessons to highlight community-ecosystem interactions and the role of traditional knowledge in sustaining biocultural resources through community-based adaptations. The book targets different iences including researchers working on human-environment interactions and climate adaptation practices, biodiversity conservators, non-government organizations and policy makers involved in revitalizing traditional foods and community-based conservation and adaptation in diverse ecosystems. This volume is also a source book for educators advocating for and collaborating with indigenous and local peoples to promote location-specific adaptations to overcome the impacts of multiple biotic and abiotic stresses.
The Theory of Sample Surveys and Statistical Decisions
Authors: Kushwaha K.S. , Kumar Rajesh
Published: May 2023

Since the beginning of this century production of chemical fertilizers has increased many fold, and the production of pesticides for addition to the soil has become a new major industry. These are not the only chemicals added to the soil, because by accident or design many other chemicals which enter the environment end up in the soil. The soil has to produce the bulk of the food and fiber to sustain this growing population. In this volume a short historical outline of the development of soil science is given, touching briefly on soil formation, soil physics, and soil biology, as it can be misleading to regard soils simply as chemical entities. It is also important to have some appreciation of the several processes which have produced the particular soil found at any one place. The major soil types of the world differ according to their origin. Several systems exist for classifying them, and different names are in use for the same major soil types. The most common names of these are therefore introduced. The following two chapters deal with the inorganic and organic components of soils respectively. The chemical structures of the major inorganic components are now reasonably well known, but this is not true of the organic (or humic) materials in soils. The relevant chapter presents an account of what has been experimentally established regarding the constitution of the peculiarly intractable complex of organic compounds found in soils. Chemical processes in soils are largely determined by reactions at the surfaces of the soil colloids. The final three chapters are therefore concerned with the nature and extent of the surfaces of soil colloids, their electrical characteristics, and the ways in which ions and water are held and arranged at the surfaces.
The Science of Horticulture: Vol 01
Authors: Peter K.V
Published: May 2023

The volume covers recent research materials from countries like India, USA, Japan, European Union, UK etc. on vegetable Science, Fruit Science, Ornamentals, Spices, Plantation Crops and Postharvest Technology. Contributed by the best teachers and scientists in the field. The volumes expose the readers to the basics of Horticultural practices and phenomena with chapters on: 1. Geographical Indications in horticulture by Elsy, C.R. and Mridula N. 2. Emerging trends in bioinformatics by Keshavachandran, R., Reena, N. and Nancy Thomas. 3. Chemistry of Fragrance by Shamina Azeez. 4. Advances in development of salt and water stress tolerant plants by Vanaja T. 5. Physiology of dormancy by Passam, Harold C and Alexopoulos, Alexios A. 6. Principles of preservation and packing to improve quality and extend shelf life of fresh horticultural produce by Bakshi, A.K. and Aggarwal Poonam. 7. Graft incompatibility by Masayo Kawaguchi, David Backhouse, Acram Taji and Masayuki Oda. 8. Role and symptoms of deficiency of micronutrients in horticultural crops by Nirmala Devi, S. and Sadhan Kumar P.G. 9. History of bioinformatics by Keshavachandran R. and Nancy Thomas. 10. Entomology in India - a historical perspective by Sosamma Jacob. 11. Ecofriendly approaches for the management of pests and disease of horticultural crops by Nakkeeran S., Renuka Devi P and Marimuthu T. 12. HELO priming in vegetable crops by Krishna Kumar K. 13. Controlled atmosphere storage of fruits by Sudhakar Rao, D.V. Gopalakrishna Rao, K.P. and Narayana C.K. 14. Physiology of fruit ripening by Dhillon W.S. and Gill P.P.S. 15. Trade in floriculture by Sheela Jayagopan.
Shg Approach in Improving Livelihood and Empowerment of Rural Poor
Authors: Sahu Banshi Lal
Published: May 2023

This book would certainly assume great significance in creating database for realistic planning and implementation of future SHG movement and would help in adding to existing store-house of knowledge concerning SHG approach and related issues. It would also guide readers in deriving insight in understanding many aspects relevant particularly to SHG approach adopted under different schemes implemented by various government and non-government organizations.
System Based Integrated Nutrient Management
Authors: Gangwar B , Singh V.K.
Published: May 2023

Integrated nutrient management involving different organic sources like FYM, vermi-compost, crop residue, green manure, Bio-fertilizer and in-situ role of legumes along with balanced nutrient use (major and micro-nutrients) deserves due attention. In fact, based on series of experiments and studies conducted all over the country with reference to nutrient management for various crop as applicable to varying soil environment representing different agro-climatic zones have been generated at national level but the system based information’s on integrated nutrient management is still lacking and yet to be documented. In this publication 1, 3 and 4 deals with general issues and management options for integrated nutrient management with special reference to irrigated eco-system, while 2 focused on crop residue management. The 5 and 10 are enlightens the soil-test based nutrient management for sustainable soil health, while s 6 and 7 are related to nutrient economy through integrated farming system and inclusion of legumes under cereal based cropping systems. The 8 is focused on integrated nutrient management in rice-wheat cropping system, while 9 on oilseed based, 11 on soybean based, 13 on vegetable and 23 on seed spices based cropping systems. The issues related to SSNM, protected agriculture, soil chemical, biological and microbial diversity are discussed in 12, 14 and 18, respectively. The aspects related to system based nutrient budgeting, soil carbon management and sequestration, balanced crop nutrition in relation to crop diseases, economics and nutrient modeling have been duly discussed in s from 19 to 25.
Rabbit Production and Management
Authors: Bandey M.T.
Published: May 2023

Climatic variations often tend to have adverse effect on the yield and production of crops. Efforts have, therefore, been on for harnessing this natural resource through artificial means for increasing crop productivity. One such technology is protected c
Textbook of Ruminant Nutrition
Authors: Mondal G.
Published: May 2023

India having around 180 millions heads of cattle, 100 million buffaloes, 185 million heads of caprine and ovine population which makes her highest milk producing country in the world. Not only that beef and buffen, mutton and chevon produced but also and exported in significant amount to gulf countries. Feed ingredients available in India is mostly crop residue and agro-industrial by products, the sector is overlooked, though significant output is achieved. Poor, landless, marginal and small farmers are raising the ruminants without knowing the nutritive value, composition and requirement of the animal. Not from the farmers point of view, academician, researcher and students may also get vast information presented in the book Text Book of Ruminant Nutrition.
Seed Production of Field Crops
Authors: Mondal S.S.
Published: May 2023

Seed is the key input for agricultural production, sustainable production as well as quality produce cannot be obtained without good quality planting material or seed even in presence of sound technical management. Huge variety of crops are grown in our homeland, there management practices for successful seed production is also differed. In this context vast information is available but all are in discrete manner. In this book effort has been made to accumulate all the aspect viz. agronomy, botany, seed technology, plant breeding and genetics in harmonic way benefiting students, researchers as well as traders.
The Science of Horticulture: Vol 02
Authors: Peter K.V.
Published: May 2023

The book entitled “The Theory of Samples Surveys and Statistical Decisions” is useful to all the P.G. and Ph.D. students and faculty members of statistics, agricultural statistics and engineering, social; science and biological sciences. It is also useful to those students who have to appear in competitive examinations with statistic as a subject in the state P.S.C’s, U.P.S.C., A.S.R.B and I.S.S etc. this book is the outcome of 25 years of teaching experience to U.G., P.G. and Ph.D. students
The Qur-Anic Plants and Animals
Authors: Zeerak Nazir Ahmad
Published: May 2023

"The Science of Horticulture' exposes all the stake holders-students, scientists, extension officers, farmers, policy planners to recent scientific research findings in horticulture. Marketing of horticulture produces has assumed prime importance in a global market with establishment of World Trade Organisation (WTO). Many trade related agreements were signed among over 110 countries. The Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) specifically represents the resolve of al member countries to use intellectual property as one of the means of achieving economic balance and diminishing the trade barrieThe legislative history elaborates the genesis of TRIPS agreement, General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), Madrid Agreement, Chairman's draft, Dunkel draft, general protection under article 22 and certain aspects of TRIPS definition. Malabar Pepper, Alleppy Green Cardamom, Assam Tea, Darjeeling Tea, Nilgiri Tea and Coorge Orange are a few horticultural crops which got registered under Gi appellation. The I is contributed by Latha S. Nair, Intellectual Property Firm, Gurgaon.
The Plant Mildews: A Colour Handbook (Co-Published With Press,Uk)
Authors: Borkar Suresh G.
Published: May 2023

The book entitled The Pomegranate" contains work carried out on aspects like introduction, uses and composition. The main trust is laid on plant genetic resources, its evaluation, breeding and improvement, commercial varieties, cultural management, which includes s, like climate and soil requirement, nursery management and propagation along with economics, flowering, fruiting, Bahar management, water management, integrated nutrient management, high density plantation, canopy management, fruit thinning, chemical regulation, staggering of crop, rejuvenation of old orchard, disorders, pest and disease management, post harvest management and value addition, export and management for export along with pesticide residue standards for export with glossary of terms. The book will be use to researchers, students and farmers to overcome the problems faced by the crop and to boost the productivity and utility of the crop."
Temperate Fruit Crops: Theory To Practicals (In 2 Parts)
Authors: Ghosh S.N.
Published: May 2023

In keeping in view, the challenges faced by the temperate fruit industry and a uniform syllabus approved by the ICAR for under graduate and PG students, the editors planned to write a book entitled 'Temperate Fruit Crops: Theory to Practical'. The book is an effort to summarize the current research information on temperate fruits in a comprehensive treatise. Authors attempted to provide the information and physiology behind current cultural practices as well as future trends. The book have 15 chapters on important temperate fruits such as apple, pear, apricot, peach, plum, cherry, strawberry, kiwi, almond, olive, hazelnut, pistachio nut, pecan nut, quince and walnut. Besides dealing with principles and cultivation practices of 15-temperate fruits, this book contains information on all difficulties faced by a farmer with practical application on all cultivation aspects. Efforts have been made to provide the maximum information about the nutritive and medicinal value, origin and distribution, area of cultivation, genus and different species, cytogenetic, botanical description including flowering and fruiting, physiology of flowering, fruit set and development, abiotic factors limiting production, varieties, suitable climate and soil, different methods of propagation including micro-propagation, all aspects of cultivation, insect-pest, diseases and their control, physiological disorder and their control measures, harvesting, yield, post harvest management and storage, value addition, economics of cultivation, trade and marketing, organic cultivation, effect of climate change and future research thrust of individual crop in such a way that the information may be easily transmitted among the scientists, researchers, students, policy makers and entrepreneur.
Technologies for Sustainable Green Environment
Authors: Davamani V.
Published: May 2023

Green is the colour of the nature. When we Go Green we use only green house products that are healthy for the environment and include no toxins, recycle to help save and fills, and do everything possible to live healthy and reduce the impact on our earth. By living green and going green can reduce any negative impact on the planet in all possible ways. Many green products are packaged in recycled packaging, are biodegradable, and contain no phosphates, chlorine, artificial fragrances, or artificial colouThe main goal of green cleaning is to use eco-friendly cleaning solutions, recycle, using organic when possible, and promote methods that keep our environment healthy. This valuable publication entitled ‘Technologies for Sustainable Green Environment and I sure, this will be incredibly handy for the scientists, teachers, students and everyone in the dwelling motherland.
Renewable Energy Sources for Sustainable Development
Authors: Rathore N.S.
Published: May 2023

There is perfect relationship between energy, ecology and environment.  If a proper balance is maintained among these three aspects than sustainable development for the welfare of human beings is obtained.  This book has been written with a view to draw attention for integration of renewable energy in all sectors for sustainable development.  The aim of this book is to examine the range of views related to renewable energy sources for sustainable and their implications.  The authors have simplified and clarified renewable energy technologies and new theories for a sustainable development.  Sustainable development has been characterized by an emphasis on environmental issues and its inter-relationship with renewable energy sources.  In present context there is a need to develop an approach to structure the subject which hinders the development of knowledge in a systematic way.  The built environment contributes significantly to the society and thus development in holistic manner.  Integration of renewable energy sources is one of the major factors in determining whether a community is sustainable in the longer term or not.  In this book, emphasis has been made on various aspects of energy planning such as energy assessment, energy integration, energy forecasting, energy modeling, computer modeling and techno-economic analysis of different conventional as well as non-conventional renewable energy sources.  Much of the information presented in this book is basically to acquire an understanding of the integrated energy planning, its design, development, implementation, monitoring and feedback evaluation.  This book will be useful for those involved in energy activities and planning.
Seed Production of Horticulture Crops: Principles and Practices
Authors: Venudevan B.
Published: May 2023

The readers will get knowledge about seeds, science and technology involved in this subject. Seeds are fertilised mature ovules shaped through sexual reproduction in plants. It is the cheapest and key input in agriculture. It is estimated that good quality seeds of improved varieties can contribute about 20-25% increase in yield. Seed technology is an interdisciplinary science, involves such activities as variety development, evaluation and release seed development, seed processing, seed storage, seed testing, seed certification, seed quality control and seed marketing etc., through which the genetic and physical characteristic of seeds could be improved. Each topic was discussed in separate chapter and this book will prove extremely useful to its readers.
Sustainability of Small Farms in Coastal Ecosystems
Authors: Chakradhar Satapathy
Published: May 2023

According to Dr. Swaminathan evergreen revolution would be triggered by farming system that can help produce more than the available land, water and labour resources without ecological and social harm. The book tries to analyse different dimensions of small farm units, agro-economic scenario, small farm production systems, organic farming, perception of small farm operators, adoption of technology, extension approach and strategy focusing attention on coastal ecosystems. The book contains enough inputs for research and extension workers to look into small farms and their owners in view of changing scenario of our farming system. However, the book would serve as foundation to provide encouragement to the scientists and extension researchers to focus more on small farm units.
Soil Resources and Its Mapping Through Geostatistics Using R and Qgis (Co-Published With Crc Press,Uk)
Authors: Santra Priyabratra
Published: May 2023

This book will provide an exposure to recent developments in the field of geostatistical modeling, spatial variability of soil resources, and preparation of digital soil maps using R and GIS and potential application of it in agricultural resource management. Specifically following major areas are covered in the book.